REUTERS/THOMAS WHITE/ILLUSTRATIONTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) gross borrowings declined by 65% in September, reflecting a slowdown in public spending.The latest data from the Treasury showed that total gross borrowings fell by 64.89% to P128.913 billion in September from P367.183 billion in the same month a year

MALAYSIA’S Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) greets Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his wife Liza as they arrive to attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 26. — RAFIQ MAQBOOL/POOL VIA REUTERSBy Chloe Mari A.

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterTHE Department of Energy (DoE) is inviting interested industry players to submit competing proposals to explore potential native hydrogen resources in a nominated area in southern Zambales, with four more in the pipeline.In an invitation published on its website, the DoE

BEATRIZ MARIE D. CRUZTWO BusinessWorld reporters were recognized at the 34th annual awards of the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) on Friday.Beatriz Marie D. Cruz received the award for Reporter of the Year for Finance. Ms. Cruz has been with BusinessWorld for three years,

1 of 2THE CITY was treated to two back-to-back fashion spectacles this month: first came industry stalwart Philippine Fashion Week on Oct. 15, then BYS Fashion Week, now rebranded as Manila Fashion Week (its first showing with that name) just the day after.Philippine Fashion Week

AYALA MUSEUMMEZCLA: Interwoven Cultures and the Mantón de Manila, an exhibit at the Ayala Museum, shows off antique examples of mantóns dating from the 1800s. More than pretty shawls that you could imagine flouncing about in, each example shows the complex avenues of trade between

1 of 3COS does cashmereFOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2025, COS revisits cashmere. The collection explores the fiber across a spectrum of gauges and styles. Brushed cashmere wraps the body in warmth, while lighter merino-cashmere blends provide a delicate touch for versatile styling. Each yarn is hand-selected and

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Josue Isai Ramos Figueroa from UnsplashINFORMATION and communications technology (ICT) provider ComClark Network and Technology Corp. said it is hoping that its unsolicited proposal to upgrade the country’s air traffic navigation and control systems will finally secure government approval next month,

DIRK GROTHE | DIGROAERO.COMBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterHORIZON SUN CHARTERS, founded by aviation entrepreneur Raymond Schwab and described as Palawan’s first seaplane charter company, is seeing a steady increase in demand for private charters as travelers seek greater flexibility and comfort.“This is a niche

Bench Tower, Suyen Corp.’s 24-storey headquarters in Bonifacio Global City“From the very start, we recognized that partnering with a trusted bank was fundamental to the success of our business,” said Virgilio Lim of Suyen Corp. “What began as a purely depository relationship with BDO has

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Vwalakte from FreepikTHE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is stepping up efforts to identify financing models that could support the Philippines’ entry into nuclear power, as the government seeks to balance energy security, climate goals, and investor risk.“This marks another

1 of 7FILIPINOS have a genuine affinity with people movers. As I’ve always maintained, we basically like to move in groups. The extended family units that we belong to – not to mention our network of friends – are support systems that provide us security,