Francis Fukuyama in his 2018 international bestseller Identity, about his take on political institutions, wrote that the state, rule of law and democratic accountability originated and evolved, and later on interacted with one another only to decay over time. Broadly consistent with Daron Acemoglu and

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTORIZAL COMMERCIAL Banking Corp. (RCBC) may issue dollar bonds early next year as it looks to tap both the offshore and domestic debt markets on a regular basis, its top official said. “It will probably be in the earlier part of the year,

WHEN was the last time you heard someone talk in detail about their grief? For many of us, it could be rarely or never. There are several reasons for this. Grieving people often avoid raising the topic in conversation because they want to avoid upsetting or burdening

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines is on track to launch its 124-megawatt (MW) data center in Fairview, Quezon City, by the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, according to the company’s top official. “We remain committed to delivering on our project timelines. Last year,

1 of 5Araneta City announces Undas operating hoursTHE operating hours for malls in Araneta City have been announced. Gateway Mall 1 & 2, Farmers Plaza, and Ali Mall will have limited hours on Nov. 1. Retail stores will be open a bit later, from 11

FIRST METRO Investment Corp. (FMIC), the investment banking arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), has signed the share purchase agreement for the sale of its controlling stake in First Metro Asset Management, Inc. (FAMI) to the ATR Asset Management Group (ATRAM Group).“In connection

8990HOLDINGS.COMLISTED 8990 Holdings, Inc. recorded a 32% decline in its third-quarter (Q3) attributable net income to P1.65 billion from P2.42 billion a year ago due to lower revenue.Revenue fell by 21.5% to P5.54 billion from P7.06 billion in 2023, 8990 Holdings said in a stock

By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterCONTRACTUALIZATION, also known as “endo,” which denies workers a path to regular employment, is damaging the Philippines’ global standing with regard to labor rights, possibly deterring funds that pick investments on the basis of social responsibility criteria, union leaders said.Endo

1 of 5NOW that we are well into the fourth quarter of 2024, a lot of interesting music has come out from different corners of the world. October in particular was a strong month for new releases.Here is a quick rundown of some albums and

For the nine months ending in September, the company cut its attributable net loss to P16.7 million from P22.9 million a year ago. — PXPENERGY.COM.PHPANGILINAN-LED PXP Energy Corp. trimmed its third-quarter (Q3) attributable net loss to P7.54 million from P10.24 million a year ago.The upstream oil