BW FILE PHOTO MANILA — The Philippine central bank will hike interest rates this month, though the monetary board is likely to be split over whether to raise the policy rate by 25 or 50 basis points, its governor said on Friday in an interview with Bloomberg TV. Felipe M. Medalla expressed relief that the […]Read More

In this age of pandemic, one of the most crucial aspects in the car-buying decision is safety—especially at a time when people are revenge-traveling and going back to face-to-face work and school. And we’re not talking about your basic seatbelts, airbags, ABS, and crumple zones. We’re talking about features that will actively protect you and […]Read More

REUTERS By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter FACTORY ACTIVITY in the Philippines expanded for a tenth month in a row in November, although jobs fell for the first time since March, a survey by S&P Global showed on Thursday. The S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inched up to 52.7 in November, […]Read More

Passengers wait inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, Oct. 29. The growth in remittances is expected to slow next year amid a looming global economic slowdown. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter REMITTANCE INFLOWS to the Philippines are expected to rise by 3.6% this year, […]Read More

Philippine flags are displayed along the streets, June 3. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE JOINT Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) is now targeting to generate $128 billion in foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the Philippines by 2030. “We set the target to $50 billion (in 2020) and […]Read More

Workers prepare relief packs in Pasig City, Aug. 13, 2021. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT units (LGUs) should be given more time for the smooth transition of devolved functions from the National Government (NG) agencies, according to a report. A Mandanas-Garcia Ruling Transition Report by the Department of the Interior and Local Government […]Read More

IN separate advisories, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public not to invest in CashBaka, Hero Mining International Group, and BitBankUps.com as the three entities have not secured the license to solicit investments. According to the regulator, the three are neither registered as a corporation nor a partnership with the SEC. It […]Read More

SHIVENDU SHUKLA-UNSPLASH D.M. CONSUNJI, Inc.’s (DMCI) order book declined by 8.1% to P45.3 billion for the past three quarters from P49.3 billion in the same period last year amid a slowdown in project bidding and contract awarding. In a press release on Thursday, its parent firm DMCI Holdings, Inc. said the “moderate” decrease was recorded […]Read More

CENTURY-PROPERTIES.COM PROPERTY developer Century Properties Group, Inc. (CPGI) is set to open a mid-scale hotel in Mandaluyong City on Dec.15, targeting to cater to tourist influx during the holidays. “December is an opportune time for Novotel Suites Manila to open as Century Properties can actively participate and address the demand surge for tourism and leisure […]Read More

1 of 4 SINGAPORE — with titles ranging from Hollywood films to Hallyu and Japanese animé, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific unveiled its slate of upcoming movies, series, and new Asia Pacific region titles for Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar for 2023. The global titles that are set for release next year from Marvel Studios […]Read More