Only 18% of companies in the UK are led by women, highlighting the gender imbalance in the business world. While there has been an increase in female entrepreneurs in recent years, they still face challenges in terms of funding and loans.In a special series for
Former Post Office Horizon Architect Admits to “Discreet” Bugs But Claims System Worked Well OverallThe public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal heard testimony from Gareth Jenkins, one of the architects of the accounting system. Jenkins, who was a lead engineer at Horizon
Former Post Office employee Gareth Jenkins, who was responsible for the development and defense of the Horizon IT system, is now under investigation for perjury in relation to the Post Office scandal. Jenkins was a key witness in court, defending the system against accusations that
Shoppers head to Divisoria in Manila, June 24. Inflation is still expected to breach the central bank’s 2-4% target band until July. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHERE IS NO ROOM for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut rates this year as inflation may still
President Ferdinand R. Marcos leads the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting in Malacanang, June 25, 2024. — PPA POOL PHOTOBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterAT LEAST five new bills have been added to the Marcos administration’s list of priority legislation expected to be approved
Passengers disembark from their vehicles in front of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City, Oct. 6, 2023. — REUTERSBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterTHE PLANNED HIKE in passenger service fees at the soon-to-be privatized Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) would
FREEPIKTHE NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has approved a P16.1-billion digital infrastructure project that seeks to boost internet connectivity in poor areas and improve cybersecurity.The Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP), which will be undertaken by the
A wooden boat is seen behind the wind turbines in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte in this file photo. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KJ ROSALESTHE PHILIPPINES should implement “smart” policies that address challenges in power, infrastructure and defense sectors in order to fuel double-digit economic growth, Denmark’s ambassador to
By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterSY-LED property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. on Tuesday said it successfully raised P25 billion through its fixed-rate retail bond offering.The company listed the bonds on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. on June 24, SM Prime said in a
SHIVENDU SHUKLA-UNSPLASHTHE TOLL Regulatory Board (TRB) said it expects the full-scale construction of the P148.30-billion Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEX) project to commence in the fourth quarter.“We already implemented what we call Balintawak Advanced Works for NALEX. So, by the last quarter of this year,
1 of 4THE EXPANSION of the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF) into a bigger platform continues in its third year, with 47 galleries and 11 special exhibitions exemplifying its goal of art inclusivity and dynamism.From July 5 to 7, MoCAF will present galleries, experiences,
By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterOFF-GRID ENERGY GENERATOR DMCI Power Corp. expects a higher energy sales volume this year, propelled by increased demand and dependable operational performance, its top official said.“I can say that it should be a lot higher than last year because, (in) our