BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO slumped further against the dollar on Thursday to hit a fresh near nine-month low following the sharp increase in global oil prices after US President Donald J. Trump imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies.The local unit closed at P58.61 versus the
BRONTË H. LACSAMANAAUDIO EQUIPMENT manufacturer JBL has dropped its latest line of audio equipment, ranging from sleek soundbars for the home and portable tools for musicians to compact wearables for active users.The updated line consists of a home entertainment soundbar series, two portable speakers, two
GMA, Viva Records set up joint venture for music-related ventures - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTOGMA NETWORK, INC., a listed broadcasting company, said its board of
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANWEAKENING business sentiment could weigh on Philippine banks’ performance amid slower loan demand among corporates, and with lower interest rates continuing to squeeze their margins, analysts said.However, lenders’ ongoing efforts to grow their consumer portfolios could help ease some of the pressure
GROUPS start arriving at the People Power Monument in Quezon City for the Trillion Peso March on Sept. 21. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANIn earlier surveys, nearly three-fourths of Filipinos in Pulse Asia polls identified inflation as the country’s most urgent concern. Issues like low
STILL FROM the opening film Couture.THE QCINEMA International Film Festival returns for a 13th year with new sections and expanded programs.With the theme “Film City,” the festival will run from Nov. 14 to 23 and will feature over 80 films across 14 sections which will
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANFLAG CARRIER Philippine Airlines (PAL) is increasing flights to key international destinations in response to strong travel demand expected during the holiday season.In a statement on Thursday, PAL said it will expand flight frequencies and deploy larger aircraft on select routes to Australia,
STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikBy Jam MagdalenoTHE 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics is out. Institutionalists, economic historians, and political economists have won again, this time Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt. This year’s award reminds us that prosperity does not emerge merely from
In the wake of ongoing scandals and controversies, trust in institutions appears to have eroded. Yet despite the growing public skepticism, most people continue to aspire to be good citizens who take pride in honest work and ethical conduct. This quiet integrity among ordinary people
1 of 6Catch CineSilip Festival’s adult filmsTHE lineup of films at this year’s first CineSilip Film Festival, held by VivaMax, is being screened until Oct. 28. It has seven films by emerging Filipino directors, who explore mature themes and unconventional storytelling, all receiving an R-18
Smart says COO Martirez resigned to start own business - BusinessWorld Online ANASTACIO R. MARTIREZ — FACEBOOK.COM/YOUR.SMART.CAREERSSMART Communications, Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., said
How does the Philippines compare in mining contribution? - BusinessWorld Online The Philippines fell a notch to 44th out of 110 countries with an index score