PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterMOST Filipino executives remain confident about their industry outlook for the next 12 months but remain dissatisfied with the government’s handling of corruption, a survey by PwC Philippines and the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) showed.Of

Condominium and office buildings are seen in the Ortigas Business District, April 4, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterRESIDENTIAL RENTAL YIELDS in some parts of Metro Manila are expected to remain weak this year as developers grapple with unsold condominium

1 of 2THE POP ROCK band The Juans is dropping their latest album, Tawid, to celebrate their 10th year in the OPM scene. Ahead of its release on digital platforms on Sept. 12, the band performed a live showcase of the new songs on Aug.

A SCENE from the film Tumandok.WITH 11 nominations, Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay and Richard Jeroui Salvadico’s Tumandok leads this year’s pack of film nominees for the 48th Gawad Urian.The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino released the list of nominations for the film awards last week. Tumandok, produced

STOCK PHOTO | Image by RJ Joquico from UnsplashTHE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills it auctioned off on Monday as yields dropped across all tenors, with investors looking to take advantage of still-high rates swamping the offer amid expectations of further monetary

BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO jumped to an over one-month high against the dollar on Monday as weak US jobs data boosted hopes of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next week.The local unit closed at P56.69 per dollar, strengthening by 22.5 centavos from

1 of 8Ayala Malls shows Asian filmsAYALA MALLS CINEMAS is turning the spotlight on Asian filmmaking with “A-Reel Asia: Stories from the Heart of the East,” a new platform for Asian cinema starting this September. It will showcase titles from Indonesia, India, South Korea, Japan,

Robinsons Magnolia — ROBINSONSLAND.COMBy Alexandria Grace C. MagnoRL COMMERCIAL REIT, Inc. (RCR), the listed real estate investment trust (REIT) of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), said it has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its P30.67-billion property-for-share swap with its sponsor.“Today, Sept.

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PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANOur neighbor Singapore recently celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of its independence, nicknamed “SG60.” When Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed the nation at the “SG60 and Beyond” dialogue and the 2025 National Day Rally, many listened closely to his vision for Singapore’s future.

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOSM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. (SMPH) said it has mandated a group of global and domestic banks to arrange fixed-income investor meetings ahead of a possible issuance of US dollar-denominated senior notes.In a disclosure to the stock exchange, SMPH said it has tapped HSBC,

THE MANUFACTURERS Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) and Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corp. (MCBL) have launched a new unit-linked plan that offers life insurance coverage along with various investment options.Manulife GoalReady is a peso-denominated variable unit-linked (VUL) insurance product that has various