macrovector_official | FreepikThe Asian economy tells a compelling story — one that is resilient, transformative, and shaping the global economic landscape. Such story is carried by executives who see 2025 as another year poised for economic growth, filled with optimism and reinvention, as reflected in

Motorists deal with heavy traffic along EDSA in Makati City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterPHILIPPINE AUTOMOTIVE sales are expected to reach 500,000 units in 2025, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI).A joint report by

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE PHILIPPINES is unlikely to be impacted by US President Donald J. Trump’s tariff plans, S&P Global Ratings said, but warned this could change if service exports are also targeted.“Thankfully for the Philippines, the export component of the economy is not large. The

prostooleh | FreepikAfter the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic brought a debilitating start to the 2020s, the halfway point of the decade promises to bring distinct opportunities, new challenges, and rapid changes that can impact professionals and organizations.To get a headstart in 2025, business leaders

AboitizPower’s 173-MWp Calatrava solar in Negros OccidentalAboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) expects continued progress in 2025, bolstered by its business and operational achievements last year, which saw developments in its ambitious program to grow its renewable energy fleet by three times by 2030.“AboitizPower remains focused on

Photo from insurance.gov.phEstablished on Jan. 3, 1949, through Republic Act No. 275, the Insurance Commission (IC) was created to regulate and supervise the insurance, pre-need, and health maintenance organization (HMO) industries in the country.From its humble beginnings, the IC has grown into a forward-thinking agency,

BW FILE PHOTOThe Philippines’ insurance industry is one of the country’s budding sectors driven by financial inclusion efforts, digital innovations, and increasing consumer awareness. Tasked to strengthen and regulate these pre-need companies in the Philippines, the Insurance Commission (IC) has been implementing prudent and progressive

ABOITIZPOWER.COMABOITIZ POWER Corp. (AboitizPower) said it will shut down two fossil fuel power plants in Naga City, Cebu, with a combined capacity of 45.08 megawatts (MW).Therma Power-Visayas, Inc. (TPVI) will decommission its 44.64-MW Naga Oil-Fired Power Plant and 0.44-MW Black Start Diesel Engine Generating Unit,

AYALALAND.COM.PH By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterPROPERTY DEVELOPER Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) plans to allocate P95 billion for capital expenditures (capex) this year as it aims to launch P100 billion worth of projects.“For 2025, we are looking at a P95-billion capex,” ALI President and Chief Executive

FACEBOOK.COM/OFFICIALCEBULANDMASTERSCEBU Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish a joint venture (JV) company with Martinez Agricultural Corp. (MAC) for a mixed-use project in midtown Cebu.The JV company, CLI MAC Developers, Inc., will develop properties into a mixed-use

DIANE VENTURA (left) and Ely Buendia at Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico.A DOCUMENTARY on the iconic original Pilipino music (OPM) band Eraserheads will have a theatrical run from March 21 to 23 The film will include rare footage and new interviews with the four band members.Eraserheads:

PEXELS-PIXABAYEAST ZONE concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. said it has energized solar rooftop systems with a combined capacity of 2.5 megawatt-peak (MWp) at three key facilities. Through its partnership with Malaysia-based renewable energy company Ditrolic Energy, Manila Water has activated three solar power installations at the