A BUILDING is under construction in Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Heather Caitlin P. MañagoAPPROVED building permits declined by 22.6% year on year in October, signaling a slowdown in construction activity amid economic headwinds, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report.Preliminary

JOBSEEKERS attend a job fair at a mall in Antipolo, Rizal — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECoP) expects economic growth to fall below 5% this year amid weak investor confidence, but noted that prospects could improve in 2026 if the

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Alexandria Grace C. MagnoMANILA’S performance in green finance is constrained by deep structural weaknesses and a limited pipeline of bankable projects, analysts said.Manila dropped four spots to 91st out of 94 financial centers in the 16th edition of the Global Green Finance

REUTERSTHE PESO may continue trading within the P58 level against the dollar this week, with investors expected to monitor the release of more US economic data for leads before the holiday break.On Friday, the local unit fell by 14.5 centavos to close at P58.70 versus

1 of 6GAZOO RACING (or, more commonly, GR) has found a solid footing as a sportier, aspirational sub-brand in the ambit of Toyota — a marque successfully conveying heightened performance values that the now-familiar logo stands for.GR complements Toyota Racing Development (which is retained for

JIA SALINDONG-DU — CHOWKINGBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterCHOWKING is expanding its reach and modernizing operations through product innovation, digital ordering, and value-focused bundles to capture evolving market demand, a company official said.Jia Salindong-Du, Chowking’s vice-president and marketing head, said the company sees growth opportunities

1 of 2LEXUS PHILIPPINES is set to expand its footprint with the opening of a new facility — to be called Lexus Quezon City Gallery. Set to rise along Sgt. Esguerra St. in Quezon City, the new location “is envisioned to embody the brand’s core

LANDBANK plans sustainability bond offering - BusinessWorld Online                                    BW FILE PHOTOLAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is set to issue sustainability bonds next quarter as it

1 of 4OPULENCE’S latest store combines things they’re already good at (Italian luxury home decor) and a relatively new concept (a café).At 380 square meters in Greenbelt 5, in the space formerly occupied by True Value, the previous tools and things have been replaced by

ALI opens horseback riding facility in Batangas estate - BusinessWorld Online                                    AYALA LAND, INC.LISTED developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) is targeting families seeking leisure activities with

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOThe 2026 General Appropriations Bill has completed the bicameral conference committee proceedings, and the budget is set to be ratified by both houses of Congress on Dec. 29.Healthcare workers remain deeply troubled by the 2026 health budget. Seventy-two (72) healthcare professional organizations, led

The ‘Bida Ang Biyahe Ko’ Program honors the role of Pinoy truck drivers and mechanics in keeping the transport and logistics sectors moving.SHELL PILIPINAS CORP., through its lubricant brand Shell Rimula, recently concluded its nationwide “Bida Ang Biyahe Ko” (BABK) program, designed to honor and