Pastor Ryan Macdonald doesn’t believe in shortcuts—especially not when it comes to faith. As the Lead Pastor of The City Church & St. Anthony’s in Batavia, New York, his approach to life and leadership is all about consistency. For Ryan, faith is less about big, flashy
I sat down with Harry Sidhu on a quiet afternoon. He’s retired now, but his energy hasn’t faded. His story starts in India, winds through Philadelphia, and finds a home in Anaheim, California. He told me his journey with calm honesty. No bragging. Just facts and
Two decades earlier, launching retail businesses certainly involved finding the ideal physical premises. Thanks to technology innovations nowadays entrepreneurs can sell to customers without ever leaving home.It’s little wonder that eCommerce in the UK has soared in recent years, fuelled by greater internet availability and
Fitch Ratings affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade rating at “BBB” with a “stable” outlook. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter FITCH RATINGS affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade rating and kept its “stable” outlook amid the country’s strong growth prospects and
FINANCE SECRETARY RALPH G. RECTO — PHOTO FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FACEBOOK PAGE By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterFINANCE Secretary Ralph G. Recto has withdrawn the Department of Finance’s (DoF) proposal to increase capital gains tax, donor’s tax and estate tax, citing higher revenue
Palay production likely grew in the first quarter due to favorable weather conditions, analysts said. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINES’ agricultural output may have posted modest annual growth in the first quarter, as the crops sector benefited from favorable weather conditions, analysts said. Agriculture
INDUSTRY.GOV.PHBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE Philippine information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector is projected to generate over $40 billion in revenues this year amid sustained global demand, according to an industry group.“We should cross $40 billion by the end of the year,”
FreepikBy Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant EditorReal estate in the Philippines, even as it experiences short-term and medium-term challenges, is still expected to grow alongside continued economic expansion.Global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK), in their first market briefing for
creativeart | FreepikProperty management is an emerging industry set to make its mark on countries with a rapidly growing population, a robust economy, and a growing demand for housing and commercial spaces.Consultancy firm Mordor Intelligence estimates the property management market size in the United States
pressfoto | FreepikMore Filipinos are investing in real estate either as a place to live in or to rent their properties for long-term gains. The Philippines Statistics Authority reports that approved investments in real estate activities reached P137.89 billion in 2024. This indicates a growing
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOSY-LED property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. posted an 11% growth in its attributable net income to P11.7 billion for the first quarter, compared to P10.5 billion a year ago, driven by its malls and residential segments.Consolidated net income grew by 11% to
ABOITIZECONOMICESTATES.COMBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure subsidiary of the Aboitiz group, said it expects up to 25 new locators in its LIMA Estate in Batangas, from sectors such as electronics, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing.“Right now, we have about 120