ATTENDANTS refuel vehicles at a gas station along East Avenue, Quezon City, Dec. 9, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINES’ monetary policy may need to be calibrated to integrate increasingly drastic supply shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.“Looking ahead, monetary policy may need

REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION THE PHILIPPINES’ external debt service burden increased by an annual 17% as of end-September due to a rise in both interest and principal payments, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.Debt servicing on external borrowings climbed by 16.8% to $12.85 billion

From left: Living up to the Christmas spirit of giving, Kevin Roi Canubas, Grid Manager at the Cayanga-Bugallon solar plant, is driven in work by his desire to make a meaningful impact to the environment and to her daughter’s future. Cheryl Leine G. Asuero, Systems

1 of 2SANTA CLAUS is based on the real historical figure of St. Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary legends and miracles attributed to him he became one of the most popular saints in Europe.Dutch migrants probably spread his

On Nov. 22, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. granted Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM) and Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Isabela Province. Granting of COCROMs liberated beneficiaries from over P1 billion in debts comprising amortization,

RUSTAN’S End of Season Sale returns on Dec. 26. Whether checking off last-minute Christmas gift list items or rewarding themselves after a whirlwind year, this is a chance for customers to indulge in retail therapy, discover luxurious finds, and score discounts of up to 50%.

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOYUCHENGCO-LED San Jose Green Energy Corp. has switched on a 19.6-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant in Nueva Ecija, adding power to the Luzon grid.The solar facility is expected to generate about 29 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year, the company said in a statement

OLD NAVY is kicking off the year with its End of Season Sale, offering discounts of up to 50% off storewide. From Dec. 26 to Feb. 9, shoppers can enjoy savings on a wide range of men’s, women’s, kids’, and baby apparel, both in-store and

AN ARTIST’S PERSPECTIVE of Federal Land, Inc.’s Quantum Residences along Taft Avenue, Pasay City — BW FILE PHOTOTY-LED GT Capital Holdings, Inc. announced leadership changes at its real estate unit Federal Land, Inc. and its joint venture Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG), as it

ARANETA CITY is hosting a series of holiday events until Dec. 25. Santa and his friends will be making special visits to the mall Christmas trees and the giant Christmas tree, with appearances at Gateway Mall 2 (UGB, Quantum Skyview) at 4 p.m., Gateway Mall

SUN LIFE Investment Management and Trust Corp. said it is bullish on the Philippine economy. — BW FILE PHOTOSUN LIFE Investment Management and Trust Corp. (SLIMTC) is looking to invest more in power, banking and infrastructure amid a bullish profit outlook for these sectors on