1 of 2“The tea ritual: such a precise repetition of the same gestures and the same tastes; accession to simple, authentic and refined sensations, a license given to all, at little cost, to become aristocrats of taste, because tea is the beverage of the wealthy
BW FILE PHOTOTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched the second phase of its credit risk database project, which aims to improve financial inclusion by helping boost lending to small and medium enterprises (SME).“We already have seen many SME success stories. Each of them
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOSOLAR DEVELOPER Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. (TSPI) is seeking approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to establish a transmission facility for its P200-billion solar power and battery energy storage project.TSPI aims to develop, own, and/or operate dedicated point-to-point limited transmission facilities to
A SHIFT from multiple cybersecurity tools to a unified data security platform is expected to happen among organizations next year to enhance visibility and control of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven threats, according to a cybersecurity company.“We honestly believe organizations will start to move more and more
FREEPIKI have a vivid memory of the moment I realized Santa didn’t exist. I was around six years old, it was the height of summer, and I was sitting on the step outside our back door, thinking about God. The existence of God, back then,
1 of 2THERE’S nothing like a morning that starts off with a cup of coffee and bread with butter. We’re lining up some of our new butter discoveries, perfect for adding creaminess to your holiday celebrations.BUTTER BUTLER OPENS IN MANILAButter Butler, a Japanese sweetshop from
DAVID DVORACEK-UNSPLASHFINTECH COMPANY Skyro and e-payment firm Paynamics Technologies, Inc. have partnered to expand and offer more flexible payment options for underserved Filipinos and small businesses.“This partnership is another milestone for us, for Filipinos, and also for the businesses, including the small and medium enterprises
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines’ (NGCP) P2.59-billion Capas 230-kilovolt (kV) substation project.The regulator said that the load growth in Capas, Tarlac is expected to reach “unprecedented levels,” according to a document posted on
Last Tuesday, Dec. 10, I was lucky to meet Argentina’s top diplomat to the Philippines, Ambassador Ricardo Luis Bocalandro. Two officials joined him: the Chief of the Consular Section, Fabricio Sordoni, and the Head of the Cultural, Educational and Tourism Section, Gabriel Hernan Rivera. We
Hundreds of farmers gathered in Westminster today, chanting “no farmers, no food” outside Downing Street, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced tough questioning in the Commons over proposed changes to inheritance tax. Tractors blocked parts of Whitehall during a demonstration organised by Save British Farming
Naturewatch Foundation, a leading animal welfare charity, has announced a significant achievement in its mission to promote cruelty-free living. Annie Sloan, a popular home improvement brand, has received the foundation’s endorsement in their Compassionate Shopping Guide.This endorsement is a testament to Annie Sloan’s commitment to
The cost of your morning cup of coffee could soon increase, after the price of arabica beans—the most widely produced variety—soared to a record high on international commodity markets. On Tuesday, the price of arabica surpassed $3.44 per pound, reflecting an increase of over 80% since