For product development, try going directly to jail

It’s a special project of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) under the leadership of Chief Supt. and Regional Director Serafin P. Barretto....

http://business.inquirer.net/8503/for-product-development-try-going-directly-to-jail

Humble Jamaican pie becomes a restaurant

You may have encountered the small counters selling Jamaican patties at certain commercial establishments....

http://business.inquirer.net/7283/humble-jamaican-pie-becomes-a-restaurant

School resto redefines value for money

TAGAYTAY CITY—The restaurant known as “Jeepney” at the Summit Ridge Promenade has yet to announce a formal launch date but it already promises to give so much to the ordinary, middle-class Pinoy foodie....

http://business.inquirer.net/6425/school-resto-redefines-value-for-money

Former corporate exec finds fulfillment in curtains

Rebecca Leng-Ay discovered her interest in curtains by accident. While still working in the corporate world, she ordered expensive roman shades (then around P5,000 per panel) that turned out defective and subsequently fell off after installation....

http://business.inquirer.net/5807/former-corporate-exec-finds-fulfillment-in-curtains

Cebu coffee brand showcases best local beans

They only have one promise: “Just roasted coffee.” Steve Benitez who started it all loves to travel and loves coffee. What started as a café based in Cebu has now blossomed into a national brand with 17 branches in Manila and 48 nationwide....

http://business.inquirer.net/5201/cebu-coffee-brand-showcases-best-local-beans

Marketing challenges faced by cocoon businesses

Certain businesses thrive on cocooning – a trend towards staying indoors (or away from the madding crowd), whether in your own home or elsewhere....


http://business.inquirer.net/4624/marketing-challenges-faced-by-cocoon-businesses

Bay hotel offers live culinary studio for business functions

MANILA, Philippines—It is one of the few five starhotels that boast a magnificent view of the famed Manila Bay sunset....


http://business.inquirer.net/1746/bay-hotel-offers-live-culinary-studio-for-business-functions