People shop for Christmas decorations along Carriedo Street in Quiapo, Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE economy is expected to accelerate in the fourth quarter, driven by holiday spending, exports, and a rebound in investment activity, Budget Secretary Amenah F.

Strong winds and heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Uwan caused damage to various structures in Barangay Aplaya, Dingalan, Aurora, Nov. 10. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s year-long national calamity declaration will fast-track rehabilitation efforts across typhoon-ravaged regions

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) workers conduct maintenance work along Magallanes Drive in Manila, June 28. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATETYPICAL HOUSEHOLDS in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see an increase in their electricity bills this month, mainly due to higher pass-through charges.

Mall of Asia Complex: SM Prime’s flagship integrated property developmentSY-LED property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) posted an 8% year-on-year increase in third-quarter (Q3) net income to P12.8 billion from P11.8 billion in the same period last year, lifted by contributions from its

BW FILE PHOTOTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is almost sure to deliver a fifth straight cut next month as the third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data showed the need for economic stimulus.“The soft inflation backdrop and weak third-quarter GDP print strengthens the case for

ROBINSONSLAND.COMGOKONGWEI-LED Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) reported a 19% increase in its third-quarter (Q3) attributable net income to P3.30 billion, driven by higher residential sales and steady leasing revenues from malls and office properties.Revenues for Q3 rose 25% to P12.58 billion, the company said in a

BANKCOM.COM.PHBANK of Commerce (BankCom) saw its net income rise by 11.47% in the third quarter amid higher revenues.Its net profit climbed to P884.39 million in the three months through September from P793.38 million in the same period last year, its financial statement disclosed to the

AYALALAND.COM.PHAYALA LAND, INC. (ALI) reported a net income of P21.4 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up from P21.2 billion in the same period in 2024.Consolidated revenues for the period totaled P121.8 billion, the company said in a press release on Monday. ALI

FIBER Unli All plans, which provide internet service and monthly access to Netflix and Cignal, have been upgraded by PLDT Home to include a standard subscription to HBO Max.PLDT executives gave a rundown of the expanded packages that combine internet connectivity with streaming subscriptions at

MANILA WATER CO., INC.EAST ZONE concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. said its sewer connections have reached over 360,000, covering residential, commercial, and industrial accounts.The company added 43,604 new accounts in September, one of the highest monthly gains this year, it said in a statement on

STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikIn 2024, the ASEAN Secretariat estimated the total population of the 10 ASEAN member-states at 676.6 million. The ASEAN is the third most populous region in the world, after China and India. With this large population, the ASEAN has made

Puregold nine-month income rises 5.6% on strong sales - BusinessWorld Online                                    PUREGOLD.COM.PHLISTED grocery retailer Puregold Price Club, Inc. reported a 5.6% increase in its consolidated net