PHILIPPINE FLAGS are seen at Rizal Park in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE WORLD BANK is confident the Philippine economy will continue to perform well this year and in 2025, as easing interest rates will likely boost domestic consumption.“We are confident, we’re relatively confident that
A man is seen working on the rehabilitation of a portion of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANMANY public-private partnership (PPP) projects face delays in approval because implementing agencies fail to complete the requirements, the National Economic and Development Authority
APPROVED building permits dropped by 9% year on year in June, data showed. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS By Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Deputy Research Head APPROVED building permits fell by 9% year on year in June, as high interest rates dampened construction activity, the Philippine
A WOMAN in a remote meeting via videoconference works from her living room. — REUTERSBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter CONGRESS is urged to consider a “right to disconnect” law, which would give a better work-life balance for Filipino workers, experts said.However, some employers warn
UNIVERSAL RECORDS managing director Kathleen Dy-Go facilitates the contract signing of the members of Silent Sanctuary: (L-R) Kim Mirandilla-Ng, Anjo Inacay, Allen Calixto, Sarkie Sarangay, Poch Villalon, and Ronnie Ropal.AFTER OVER 20 YEARS in the music industry, OPM band Silent Sanctuary has returned to its
WINONA RYDER, Michael Keaton, and Nick Kellington (in the background) in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.Movie ReviewBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceDirected by Tim BurtonHOW to do a proper sequel? It used to be a silly question, but in this age of endless remakes, reboots, recycling of stories in one form or
ByBrontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterTHE first half of September saw various streaming platforms release a bunch of content, some new and some that were previously available in Philippine cinemas for a short run. BusinessWorld picked out a few to watch.Here are some spoiler-free reviews of how
BW FILE PHOTOSAN MIGUEL Corp. (SMC) may seek a partner to develop a leisure resort near the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan, the company’s president said.“Leisure resort development is not our expertise; I think we will find a partner to develop the land there,”
THE PHILIPPINE Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) and its partner agencies in the government plan to establish a central data repository for the country’s cyber and physical infrastructure. The PCTO, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, and PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group have formed a multisectoral group, PROTECTA Pilipinas,
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CONVERGE ICT Solutions, Inc. seeks to enhance guest experience and improve the operational efficiency of local hotels with the launch of the Converge Concierge platform in partnership with Sky Cable, Inc. Converge Concierge with SkyTV Plus integrates with existing hotel property management systems, streamlining bookings, guest