People browse through stalls at the Taytay Tiangge in Taytay, Rizal, May 15, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lowered policy rates for a second straight meeting on Thursday and signaled at least one more cut this year to support

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterUS PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump’s proposal to tax the money sent home by foreign workers, may hurt the Philippine economy as remittances and household consumption are likely to slow, experts said.Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said

Trucks enter a port in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES could still achieve the export target set under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) this year if it is able to maintain its advantage amid the US reciprocal tariffs, an

Tourists take photos at the so-called “Marlboro Country” in Mahatao, Batanes, March 29, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE SHARE of the tourism industry in the Philippine economy rose to a five-year high of 8.9% in 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday.Tourism direct

rawpixel.com | FreepikAny seasoned driver will tell you: driving is all about control. Whether you’re inching through a traffic jam or speeding through a highway, the more control you have — both over your vehicle and your own decisions — the safer and smoother the

storyset | FreepikWhile some car enthusiasts prefer quicker, flashier, and sturdier cars, some look for vehicles that focus on safety, reliability, and, most importantly, comfort.When discussing what makes a car comfortable in the past, the conversation often began with how plush the seats are, the

FreepikRoad accidents continue to claim more lives each year, with official data showing a sharp rise in fatalities. From January to November 2024, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recorded 62,723 incidents. These crashes killed 332 people.Four-wheeled vehicles remain the most involved in road accidents,

Robinsons Magnolia — ROBINSONSLAND.COMBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterGOKONGWEI-LED property developer Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is infusing nine malls into its real estate investment trust, RL Commercial REIT, Inc. (RCR), under a P30.67-billion property-for-share swap.The malls, with a combined gross leasable area (GLA) of 324,107.75

STOCK PHOTO | Image by jcomp from FreepikVIVANT CORP. plans to invest around P46 billion to expand its renewable energy (RE) capacity portfolio by 2030, the company’s top official said.“Looking ahead, we aim to significantly expand our generation portfolio with a substantial portion coming from renewable

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), through its Consumer Affairs Service—Mindanao Area Operations Division, conducted testing and calibration of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ instrument transformers in Davao City. — www.facebook.com/ERCgovPHSince being established in June 2001, under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), the

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The ERC conducted testing and calibration of Instrument Transformers and Electronic kWh Meters for contestable customers transitioning to the Competitive Retail Electricity Market in Mindanao. — www.facebook.com/ERCgovPHAs a quasi-judicial and independent regulatory body, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is mandated to issue and approve rules,