PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESPHILIPPINE SHARES may rise this week as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to cut benchmark interest rates for a fourth straight meeting.On Friday, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by 1.39% or 86.98 points to close at
BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO may continue to trade at the P57 to P58 levels this week as markets await clarity regarding US President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies.The local unit closed at P58.03 per dollar on Friday, strengthening by 15 centavos from its P58.18 finish
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is hoping to finalize a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) this year to launch a project that seeks to de-risk geothermal power investments.“We’ve said we need geothermal de-risking, meaning to say the government and the private
A worker uses a microscope at an electronics manufacturing assembly plant in Biñan, Laguna, April 20, 2016. — REUTERSEXPORTS to the US are expected to remain robust, unaffected by a possible US-China trade war, the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said.“I don’t see the 10%
CACAOCULTURE.PHBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterDAVAO-BASED chocolate brand Cacao Culture said it is taking a “farm adoption” approach to supporting farmers in the region and growing its bean-sourcing network.“We’re not trying to be the biggest. We want to be (possibly be) the most collaborative,” Kenneth Reyes-Lao,
BUDGET SECRETARY AMENAH F. PANGANDAMAN — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESDEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has joined calls for more transparency and public participation in the private bicameral committee meetings to harmonize the two Congressional budget bills.In a television appearance on
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterTHE GOVERNMENT is exploring the possibility of building the Agus III hydroelectric power plant to go with the rehabilitation for the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex (AHPC).“We will move forward in the rehabilitation of the Agus-Pulangi and the possibility is now
PHOTO BY BERNARD HERMANTTHE World Bank said Philippine headline inflation will continue to settle within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target range until 2026, raising the possibility of further easing, though it warned that the forecast faces risks to the upside.It added that monetary
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called for relaxed visa requirements for Chinese visitors and reforms to modernize agriculture and improve the ease of doing business.“In light of the recent government decision to end all POGO (Philippine Offshore
IN BRIEF:• Cost-cutting measures must not compromise customer experience (CX) as it is essential for driving growth.• CX is not merely a component of business strategy; it is a critical determinant of success.• Prioritizing CX significantly enhances sales and reduce costs, contrary to its traditional
VICE-PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO FACEBOOK PAGE PHOTOBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE Senate should start preparing for the impeachment trial of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio while on a congressional break, as mandated by the 1987 Constitution, political analysts said at the weekend.“Senate President Francis G.
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINES remains committed to fighting foreign intrusions and defending its sovereignty in the South China Sea, the National Maritime Council said at the weekend.“We stand resolute against any foreign intrusion into our maritime zones and will never cease upholding our rights