The Philippine economy grew by 6.3% in the second quarter, faster than 5.8% in the previous quarter and 4.3% a year ago. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RUSSEL PALMABy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may have room for two more rate
The Philippine stock market is expected to get a boost from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent 25-basis-point rate cut. — BW FILE PHOTOBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter FURTHER RATE CUTS by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) are expected to give the Philippine
REGULATORS should make it mandatory for publicly listed companies in the country to have women representation on their boards, according to the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE). “In my view, make it mandatory but not penalize them (listed firms) immediately. Give them time to
Strong communication is just paramount in business, especially now with social media being involved. One effective way to boost your business’s success is by investing in both inbound and outbound call centres. These services can improve customer satisfaction, drive sales, and streamline operations. But what exactly
Informal settlers go about their daily routine in Binondo, Manila, April 23, 2024 — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT is banking on increased investments in the manufacturing and services sectors to make growth more inclusive and lift more Filipinos
Often misunderstood as a “dark art,” business development is actually the strategic powerhouse driving organisational growth. At its core, business development is about seizing opportunities, forging key relationships, and boosting revenue through partnerships, market expansion, and innovative offerings. From networking to strategic planning, it’s all about
Disney has backed down from its attempt to move a wrongful death lawsuit to arbitration, following a public backlash. The lawsuit, filed by Jeffrey Piccolo, seeks justice for the death of his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, who died in 2023 after suffering a severe allergic reaction
FREEPIKBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterTHE RECENT interest rate cut is expected to boost both existing and new energy projects, especially renewable energy projects that require substantial funding, analysts said.“The rate cut reduces borrowing costs, making it cheaper for companies to finance large projects like energy
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) will proceed with the bidding process for its 1,000-megawatt (MW) power supply requirement after the dismissal of an injunction petition, the power distributor said on Tuesday.The Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) dismissed the petition and deemed the 20-day temporary restraining order
BALLET MANILA’S Giselle to feature global superstars Renata Shakirova and Alexei Timofeyev.TWO SUPERSTARS from the Mariinsky Ballet in Russia will be gracing the home stage of Ballet Manila, the Aliw Theater, for a restaging of the love story Giselle.The ballet will be headlined by dancers
BW FILE PHOTOTHE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the reissued Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday as yields declined on expectations of rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the US Federal Reserve in the coming months.The Bureau of the
FILIPINO restaurant Kuya J, owned and operated by Kuya J Holdings Group, Inc., is planning to enter the overseas market next year, with Singapore identified as the ideal location due to easier logistics, a company official said.“Singapore is an ideal country in Asia. It’s easier on