KARSTEN WURTH-UNSPLASHOn June 20, Raissa Robles wrote for the South China Morning Post an article headlined: “Blackouts, ballooning bills hammer Filipinos as energy crisis grips the Philippines.”In response, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla attributed the power crisis to surging demand driven by an intense heat wave

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to provide more regulatory incentives to encourage green and sustainability financing among banks.In its latest Sustainability Report, the central bank said it will “explore other viable regulatory incentives to promote financing for adaptation and transition, with due

PHOTO FROM JAC MOTORS PHILIPPINESJAC MOTORS PHILIPPINES recently introduced the all-new JAC JS6 five-seater SUV, which was previously previewed at this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) and is positioned as “one of the car maker’s most advanced and innovative models” at a competitive price

Farmers are seen in a rice field in Bustos, Bulacan, Oct. 17, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KJ ROSALESBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterTHE Department of Agriculture’s (DA) budget requests for next year should reflect a high priority for farm consolidation, which it needs to pursue to enhance

LISTED conglomerate PHINMA Corp. expects its financial performance to rebound in the second half of the year, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions, the company’s chairman said.“The first half was very good for the education (segment), but the other businesses were mixed. There were a lot

Flying Tiger Copenhagen works hard for the planet FLYING Tiger Copenhagen, Danish purveyor of what we can call kitsch (here meaning quirky items for fits of whimsy; but they also sell kitchenware and office supplies), is taking a closer look at the stuff they put out

BW FILE PHOTO(This column contains Dr. Antonio Dans’ statement during the July 30 hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, an inquiry in aid of legislation on the implementation of the Universal Healthcare Act, including the utilization of PhilHealth funds for program

BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO may stay at the P57-a-dollar level this week as the market awaits US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, which could provide hints on the US central bank’s next policy move.The local unit

1 of 2GAC MOTOR PHILIPPINES, under global mobility brand Astara, recently opened GAC Motor Bacolod, owned and managed by the Ponce Automobile Corp.Located along Araneta Street in Barangay Singcang, Bacolod City, GAC Motor Bacolod adheres to GAC’s international showroom standards and is a fully equipped

HOLCIM PHILIPPINES FACEBOOK PAGELOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. has partnered with cement producer Holcim Philippines, Inc. to supply the latter’s manufacturing plants with electricity from geothermal energy sources.First Gen will provide renewable energy (RE) to meet 22% of the power needs of Holcim’s manufacturing facilities in

1 of 4Rustan’s rewards going greenTHIS August, Rustan’s is rewarding green shoppers not just with products, but good deals. Rustan’s Eco Living Elevated is offering a selection of eco-friendly brands and actively supporting labels that advocate environmental stewardship and innovation. These include Grown Alchemist which