BANKS may see changes in their deposit base as clients could reallocate their funds following the removal of tax perks for long-term deposits under the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), analysts said. However, the impact on lenders’ funding and interest income may be minimal
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Ramon Kagie from UnsplashOFFICE VACANCY levels in Metro Manila may rise with the completion of new projects from this year through 2030, according to property services firm JLL Philippines.“For upcoming (office) stock, we have a total of 1.8 million square meters
1 of 2GLENDA BARRETTO, the founder of Via Mare and caterer to grand feasts for world leaders visiting the Philippines, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th Bravo Empowered Women Awards. The Bravo Awards, given every two years by the Zonta Club
THE LIFE INSURANCE industry is bullish on its growth prospects despite global uncertainties, the Philippine Life Insurers Association (PLIA) said.“More branches and more expansion into the countryside markets will continue to lead the growth of the market because this is kind of a continuous recovery
From left: SEM-Calaca Power Corporation OIC-Operations Manager Lean G. Depusoy; UPERDFI President Angelito D. Bermudo; SMPC President, COO and CSO Maria Cristina C. Gotianun; UP Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II; UP Diliman College of Engineering Dean Maria Antonia N. Tanchuling; and UP DMMME Chairperson
17 power projects endorsed for grid impact study - BusinessWorld Online NGCP.PHTHE Department of Energy (DoE) endorsed 17 power projects to the National Grid Corp. of
MONGHE, a minced pork, cheese, homemade banana ketchup, toyomansi cream meatloaf from Rizal Province. — JOSEPH L. GARCIAAHEAD of the ArteFino Fair opening on July 31, the artisanal trade fair cooked up something else (literally), the ArteFino Lounge.Daily until Aug. 3, the ArteFino Lounge features
IN PHOTO ARE (L-R) Senior Vice-President and Chief Revenue Officer Ferdinand O. Geluz, Meralco Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho, Meralco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Manuel V. Pangilinan, Vingroup JSC Chief Corporate Development and Strategic Finance Officer Thuy Vu Dropsey, V-Green
OWN BANK, The Rural Bank of Cavite City, Inc. (OwnBank) is planning to apply for a commercial banking license as it looks to expand its product offerings.“So, [the central bank] was actually telling us to apply for a digital bank license. We thought that whatever
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterJENNI, Inc. the US-based company that built artificial intelligence (AI)-powered writing assistant Jenni AI, is optimistic about expanding its presence in the Philippines as more universities explore the benefits of using AI tools in the academic setting.“The Philippines is poised
FACEBOOK.COM/REALTALKDARBSIn this plugged-in and socially connected age, we have grown to admire content creators — creative individuals who use their platform for entertainment, for selling, for education, and more. One such content creator is Real Talk Darbs, who I had the good fortune of speaking
Philippine Merchandise Trade Performance (June 2025) - BusinessWorld Online THE Philippines’ trade-in-goods deficit narrowed to $3.95 billion in June, as double-digit export growth was driven by