STOCK PHOTO | Image Jannoon028 from FreepikBy Katherine K. ChanDIGITAL PAYMENTS in the Philippines continued their rapid climb, with transactions through InstaPay and PESONet reaching a combined P19.749 trillion in the 10 months to October.The transaction value grew 41.2% from P13.989 trillion a year earlier, while
MPTC.COM.PHMETRO PACIFIC Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is advancing plans to build an elevated toll road along the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR), with the company currently in the financial proposal phase of the project.“As far as I know, we are in a financial proposal phase. It
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STOCK PHOTO | Image by Rawpixel.Com from Freepik(Part 5)Instead of focusing immediately on potential “star” industries in the formulation of an industrial policy, it is wiser to identify those economic sectors which are conditio sine qua non for the growth of other industries. For example,
Peso slips as traders wait for US economic data, Fed policy cues - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as
CHELSEALOGISTICS.PHCHELSEA Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. narrowed its attributable net loss for the third quarter to P76.03 million, supported by a sustained recovery in cargo and passenger volumes.For the three months ending September, the listed logistics and shipping firm reduced its net loss by 70.69%
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Vectorjuice from FreepikCybersecurity breaches occur at every level with alarming frequency and increasing sophistication.At the most basic level, we hear about breaches in individuals’ personal communication, endangering their privacy and financial security. How many cautionary tales have we heard about
VISA.COM.SGVISA, in collaboration with FinTech Alliance.ph and Google, on Tuesday launched Google Wallet and Google Pay in the Philippines, allowing cardholders to tap their Android devices for contactless payments.In a statement, Visa said its cardholders could now add their Visa debit or credit cards to
GAVIN BARFIELDAMERICAN cloud software company Salesforce officially opened its main office in Makati City on Tuesday, aiming to support more Philippine businesses in adopting agentic artificial intelligence (AI).At a briefing, Salesforce Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, Solutions for ASEAN Gavin Barfield said agentic technology can
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Jcomp from FreepikIn a political environment repeatedly shaken by allegations of misuse of funds, overpriced procurements, and questionable projects, a reform bill has emerged that deserves far greater public attention: Senator Bam Aquino’s Citizens’ Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterA PROPOSED LAW to create a unified framework for product standards and testing should prioritize micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure smaller firms can meet global market requirements, analysts said.“Normally, micro and small companies may
Business groups urge gov’t to return PDIC dividend remittances - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTOBUSINESS GROUPS are pressing the Department of Finance and Congress to return