Following the success of the 2024 Innovation Challenge that focused on rice, Grow Asia is launching its 2025 Challenge in the Philippines. The Grow Asia Innovation Challenge provides a catalytic launch pad for founders of climate-smart agri-tech solutions by matching them with mentors and partners
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content WriterYGG Pilipinas launched the Metaverse Filipino Worker (MFW) Caravan during a press conference in Bonifacio Global City, unveiling a four-month nationwide tour designed to introduce more Filipinos to the digital economy and alternative career opportunities.Formerly known
MCDONALD’S PHILIPPINES is allocating P3 billion to P5 billion in capital expenditure (capex) to open at least 65 new stores this year, its operator Golden Arches Development Corp. (GADC) said.Kenneth S. Yang, president and chief executive officer of GADC, announced last week that the new
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said the launch of government securities through the GBonds feature on the GCash mobile wallet platform is expected within the first half of this year.“Hopefully, we can launch it (GBonds) in the first half of this year.
DAVID R. HARDOONBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES can expedite its artificial intelligence (AI) adoption through firm policy commitment and sufficient capital allocation, according to data and technology expert David R. Hardoon.“[The Philippines] need conviction and the second is money, you will be surprised
Park Central Towers, Makati City — AYALALAND.COMINVESTORS snapped up Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) shares last week after the real estate company received regulatory approval to consolidate and absorb 29 companies as part of its restructuring program.ALI was the sixth most traded share on the stock
BW FILE PHOTORATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) on offer this week may end mixed to mirror secondary market movements following the slower-than-expected March Philippine inflation print and market caution due to the Trump administration’s tariff announcement. The Bureau of the
MONO VESSEL is a series of textured vessels made of concrete by Krete Manila. — INSTAGRAM.COM/KRETEMANILAIn the time between its founding in 2015 and today, the design collective has changed both members and viewpointsWHILE NEWFOLK held a preview on March 27 of their new
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) is expected to finalize additional deals this week to increase its stake in the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) as part of its ongoing effort to consolidate the local capital market infrastructure.“I think we’ll be closing
PAT WHELEN-UNSPLASHWhat does US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Tariffs” mean for the Philippines? Consider the semi-conductor industry — a crucial economic pillar, responsible for around 60% of the country’s total exports, generating over $45 billion annually, and providing employment for more than 400,000 skilled Filipino
1 of 11THE 2025 EDITION of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup was off to a rousing start as several grids of track-ready Toyotas took the green flag last March 21 to 22 at the Clark International Speedway in Angeles, Pampanga.As the checkered flag waved,
Analysts’ Expectations on Policy Rates (April 2025) - BusinessWorld Online THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to cut rates this week as low inflation