CUSTOMERS wait for their order at a carinderia along Kalaw Extension in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Katherine K. ChanTHE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to cut rates for a third straight meeting on Thursday amid a continued downtrend in inflation and

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterTHE DEPARTMENT of Finance (DoF) is eyeing to raise P193.65 billion from the privatization of big-ticket government assets, including the Financial Center Area in Pasay City and Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI) property in Taguig City, by 2026.In a

REUTERSBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE government must prioritize measures that would regulate the country’s critical information infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) use amid the growing sophistication of cyberattacks, industry experts said. “Our critical information infrastructure needs more stringent control,” Mark Anthony P. Almodovar,

A DOCUMENTARY that follows the family of Jonas Burgos, a kidnapped activist, was the big winner at the 73rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards ceremony on Aug. 22 at the Manila Hotel.The documentary directed by JL Burgos won two awards from

SEC.GOV.PHTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease-and-desist orders against seven entities accused of operating online lending platforms (OLPs) without the required registration.In a statement on Monday, the SEC said its Financing and Lending Companies Division (FinLend) issued separate orders dated Aug. 15 against

TWO GRAMMY-WINNING soulful artists will be coming together in Manila in October. Recording artist and producer Babyface and R&B singer-songwriter Patti Austin are set to perform on Oct. 27, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.Babyface (whose full name is Kenneth Edmonds) has

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Pikisuperstar from FreepikThe stigma of cancer in the workplace in the Philippines is a significant issue, impacting cancer patients and survivors in various ways. Despite increasing awareness and legal protections, challenges persist. This is why the leading business organization in the

Converge Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Anthony Uy addressed guests and media present during the launch of his ICT company’s latest hospitality business solution.LISTED fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. said it wants stronger regulatory authority included in the implementing rules and regulations

X.COM/WHOPHILIPPINESDuring his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced the implementation of the zero balance billing policy or what he calls the “Bayad Na Bill Mo” program (“Your bill has been paid” program).” According to Health Secretary Teodoro

A Meralco worker examines a transformer in Navotas City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has asked First Gen Corp. and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to justify their proposed extension of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for supply from a Batangas gas-fired power

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Brian Zajac from UnsplashBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterPROPERTY CONSULTANTS said residential oversupply could push more Philippine developers to pursue luxury hospitality projects.“With over 7,000 islands, it has all the ingredients, but it seems that Philippine hotel developers are conservative,” Bill

The other week, on Aug. 14, I attended the AmCham 8th Energy Forum held at Marriott Hotel Manila and energy transition dominated the discussion. Last week, on Aug. 21, I was one of session speakers in the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Indonesian Chamber of