STOCK PHOTO | Image by David Milmont from UnsplashREVOLUT, a global financial technology (fintech) company, is launching a technology hub in the Philippines to tap into the country’s skilled workforce and support its expansion across Southeast Asia.The hub, located in Manila, will function as a global
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Paul-Alain Hunt from UnsplashThe Villar family is considering the acquisition of the Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corp. (PASAR), the country’s first copper smelter and refinery located in Leyte. This facility, established during the Marcos administration, is currently inactive due to
BDO targets to raise at least P5 billion from offering of sustainability bonds - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTOBDO UNIBANK, Inc. is targeting to raise at
KAREN ONG — UNIVERSAL ROBINA CORP.GOKONGWEI-LED Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is aiming to expand its brands across the region after appointing veteran marketer Karen Ong as its new chief marketing officer (CMO).Ms. Ong, who will report directly to URC President and Chief Executive Officer Irwin
On June 30, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. finished his third year in office. How has the Philippine economy performed during his administration compared with major economies in the world given continuing economic and global uncertainties?To help answer this question I used four metrics or
Cumbrian Charity Trustee Takes on 3,000km Endurance Challenge to Support Local CommunitiesCumbria Community Foundation trustee Patrick Boggon is embarking on an incredible endurance challenge to raise funds for communities in the local area. As he celebrates his 60th birthday, Patrick has chosen to cycle the
Conpend, a leading Dutch AI fintech company, has recently announced a significant investment from Cape Investment Partners (CIP), an Amsterdam-based entrepreneurial investment firm. The investment will help accelerate Conpend’s growth journey, supporting its global expansion, enhancing product innovation, and broadening its customer base among banks
The CREATE MORE Act ushered in changes to certain documentary requirements for VAT refund claims. Beyond compliance lies a jungle of possibilities and challenges — where does your business stand? Dive into this article to uncover recent updates and explore the intricacies of securing VAT
DNDBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterCHINA’S aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific is rooted in long-standing strategic ambitions independent of any US policy, and the region’s challenges stem from Beijing’s own expansionist agenda, the Philippines’ top defense official said on Wednesday.The Philippines and China have had a
VICE-PRESIDENT Sara Duterte at the deliberations on the proposed 2025 budget for the Office of the Vice President at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN THE OFFICE of the Vice-President (OVP) on Wednesday said that it would no longer
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANMEASURES RESTORING the regulatory powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) and creating dedicated government agencies for water resources management have been filed in the Senate. Under Senate Bill No. 284, Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) bill, Senator Francis G. Escudero
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. joined the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office in distributing 397 medical vehicles to various local government units in Luzon during a ceremony at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Wednesday. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ NOEL B. PABALATETHE ADMINISTRATION of President Ferdinand R.