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A vendor displays fruits at a stall in Quezon City, Dec. 29, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter HEADLINE INFLATION may have quickened in December amid higher prices of food and utilities, but full-year inflation likely settled within the

BW FILE PHOTOBy Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterTHE PESO could breach its record low of P59 this year as Donald J. Trump’s presidency and the Philippine midterm elections may put pressure on the local currency.“The PHP (Philippine peso) breaching the P59 mark depends on several

A wind turbine is seen in this file photo. — REUTERSAROUND P639 billion worth of projects are seeking expedited processing through the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI), a Board of Investments (BoI) official said.BoI Investment Assistance Service and OSACSI Director Ernesto C. Delos

Buildings are seen in Makati City, Dec. 17, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR /MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Lourdes O. Pilar, Researcher THE TOP 1,000 corporations in the Philippines saw a 7.2% increase in combined revenues to P17.8 trillion in 2023, slowing from the previous year

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it booked P11.3 billion in gross revenue last year, up 3%, with results driven by its joint venture (JV) deal for a mixed-use development in Taguig City.In a statement over the weekend, the government-owned corporation described its

PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterSOME listed energy companies are bullish for growth this year as power projects that are expected to go online provide additional power supply to the grid.“The year 2024 was a wake-up call, not only for the energy sector but

RICARDO F. LAGDAMEO — DAMOSALAND.COMBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterDAMOSA LAND, INC. is looking to expand in Mindanao through digitalization efforts and increased demand for “green” and sustainable projects, according to its chief executive officer (CEO).“We’re always trying to be innovative,” Damosa President and CEO

PHILIPPINE STAR/JOHN RYAN BALDEMORBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterLISTED Philippine construction companies are expected to deliver strong results in 2025 — an election year — driven by increased state infrastructure spending, analysts said.“[Construction companies] are set for growth due to the country’s favorable demographics, as

PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said rice traders need to set aside a portion of their imports to grain with 25% broken content, citing the need to lower rice prices.“By importing more rice with 25% broken grains, we can significantly increase the availability

PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) will gradually enforce revised sustainability reporting among publicly listed companies, the guidelines for which will be released this year, according to the corporate regulator.“The implementation of the new guidelines will follow a phased timeline, with compliance requirements