FOR writer and podcaster Lio Mangubat, fascinating yet less well-known tidbits of history had always been the driving force behind his many endeavors, be it a magazine article or an episode of his podcast The Colonial Dept. He was therefore pleasantly surprised when Singapore-based Faction Press’

RENATA SHAKIROVA and Alexei Timofeyev enjoy a lengthy applause after their performance. — BRONTË H. LACSAMANABy Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterBallet ReviewGiselleBy Ballet ManilaFOR the final production of Ballet Manila’s 26th performance season, the ballet company welcomed renowned Russian dance couple Renata Shakirova and Alexei Timofeyevin

By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter CONSUMER-RELATED companies, such as those in retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors, are expected to perform well in the second half of the year with higher consumer spending anticipated during the holiday season, though potential risks remain, according to

INDRIVEINDRIVE, a global ride-hailing app operated by RL Soft Corp., plans to double its partner-drivers in the Philippines to 16,000 by the end of the year, signaling aggressive expansion that could intensify competition in the local ride-hailing market.“We’re working hard together with our partners to

Haus Talk, Inc. to hold Annual Stockholders' Meeting on Sept. 25 via remote communication - BusinessWorld Online Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s sponsored section that allows advertisers to

BW FILE PHOTOTHE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the reissued 20-year Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday amid strong demand and as the average rate fetched was largely in line with secondary market levels on expectations that headline inflation eased anew in August.

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE SUPREME COURT (SC) has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), upholding its decision on the power contracts between San Miguel Corp.’s (SMC) subsidiaries and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, SMC

1 of 2(Part 4)Before we describe in greater detail the activities of the Philippine Food Bank Foundation as a possible template for other private citizens to replicate in regions outside the leading urban centers in the Philippines, let us report on what the United Nations

BDO UNIBANK, Inc. has expanded its sustainable financing framework (SFF) to fund more environmental, social, and governance-themed projects, it said on Tuesday. The lender has included gender financing and 19 additional eligible categories under green, blue, orange and social financing in its sustainable financing framework, the

MERCATO CENTRALE has renewed its partnership with Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) for the operation of an outdoor food market at the Bridgetowne Destination Estates in Quezon City. Following the renewed partnership, Mercato Centrale announced new collaborations with Okane Kitchen and Fly Ace Corp. to expand its

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANAs an archipelago situated at the apex of the Coral Triangle, the Philippines is in a uniquely strategic position to optimize its location, which harbors some of the most diverse and extensive coral reef systems. Our nation enjoys a wealth of marine

ANASTASIA NELEN–UNSPLASHTHE INTERNET-FACING ASSETS of banks in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, are at risk of being exploited by cyberattackers due to potential vulnerabilities and weak cyber hygiene, a study by exposure management company Tenable found.This, even as the Philippines had the lowest number of