Tanzanite is one of the most intriguing gemstones in the world, not only for its color and rarity, but also for how it can be shaped and styled.Found only in a small region of Tanzania, this rare blue-violet stone has quickly gained popularity among collectors
In 2025, home extensions are not what they used to be. Inflation continues to drive up everyday costs and traditional construction is more expensive than ever.Homeowners have had to rethink how to upgrade their property value. One smart way to do this is with a
As of 2025, the gaming market is no longer simply about immersive content and exciting video graphics. It is about transactions that are seamless, secure, and intelligent.After global revenues surpassed $347 billion, the stakes have never been higher for both online and mobile gaming operators.
Experts and professionals from various fields, including science, seafood industry, ocean conservation, and animal welfare, will gather for the first ever Crustacean Compassion Day on June 10, 2025. The event aims to raise awareness and promote better treatment for decapod crustaceans, such as lobsters, crabs,
BW FILE PHOTOBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE banking system’s nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio hit a five-month high in April, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.Banks’ bad loan ratio rose to 3.39% in April from 3.3% in March.
BW FILE PHOTOBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE Philippines and Canada are aiming to conclude the exploratory talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) within the year, an official from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.“Our plan is to finish the exploratory talks
People lined up to buy movie tickets during the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival last December. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORKAREN LUSTAÑAS, 30, tries to watch a movie in the Philippine capital at least once a month, if the budget allows it.“I try to save time
MANILA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL — ICTSI.COMTHE TARIFF Commission (TC) has ordered the imposition of anti-dumping duties on standard gypsum board imports from Thailand for five years due to its negative impact on the domestic industry.“During the period of investigation for dumping determination from January 2022
STOCK PHOTO | Original photos from FreepikDESPITE strong opposition from various entities in the film industry, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has said that they will “respectfully defer to the wisdom of lawmakers” on the matter of expanding the board’s mandate to
CITICORE SOLAR Pampanga 1, Arayat, Pampanga — CREC.COM.PHCITICORE Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has allocated a capital expenditure (capex) budget of more than $1 billion (around P56 billion) for this year, with the majority of the funds earmarked for its first gigawatt (GW) of solar power
EMPERADORBRANDY.COMLISTED whisky and brandy producer Emperador, Inc. has earmarked P4 billion for capital expenditure (capex) this year to boost production capacity.Emperador will use most of the capex for the ongoing expansion of its Dalmore distillery in Alness, Scotland, which is scheduled for completion in the
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Aopsan from FreepikBRITISH COLUMBIA Investment Management Corp. (BCI) has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Pinnacle Towers, a major telecommunications tower operator in the Philippines.“BCI’s investment marks an important milestone in our journey and is a strong endorsement