Motorists are seen along United Nations Avenue in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR BUDGET Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman on Wednesday said the government’s 6-8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth target this year may be adjusted after underwhelming 2024 growth and global uncertainties.“Let’s wait for it.

Electric vehicle charging stations are seen at a mall in Eastwood City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterTHE Department of Energy (DoE) is looking to start requiring gas stations to have electric vehicle (EV) charging points this year, as part of efforts to

LIMA Estate’s 30-hectare commercial area in Batangas. — BW FILE PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINES may need at least 50 million square meters (sq.m.) of industrial space by 2035, with an estimated average price of P30,000 per sq.m., to accommodate surging demand from the manufacturing, logistics, and data

RICARDO P. ISLA By Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterAIRASIA PHILIPPINES is focusing on expanding domestic routes and tackling key industry challenges as part of its recovery strategy, its chief executive officer (CEO) said.“Now five years in AirAsia, it has been a very good balance between

ICTSI.COMINTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) said it is enhancing its Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) through capacity expansion and infrastructure upgrades.In a media release on Wednesday, ICTSI announced that MICT is building Berth 8 to accommodate large container vessels with capacities of up to

DCSTUDIO-FREEPIKWIDER ADOPTION of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) systems among information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) firms will allow the sector to move away from transactional tasks and create higher-value jobs, an industry group said.“The widespread adoption of agentic AI will fundamentally reshape workforce dynamics,

1 of 2WHILE La Casa del Habano may have launched a High Tea and a happy hour promo called “Indulge Twice” on Jan. 22, let’s be honest: the focus on the Ayala Triangle Gardens cigar lounge is the long and fat Cubans (cigars, that is).Cuban

Yuka SasoAs a professional athlete competing on the global stage, Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso leads an extraordinary lifestyle. Being the youngest two-time U.S. Women’s Open champion, Saso values the importance of having a serene and comfortable space to unwind in between her rigorous training and

PREMIUMMEGASTRUCTURES.COMREAL ESTATE company PremiumLands Corp. (PLC) is preparing a P255.2-million tender offer for Asiabest Group International Inc. shares as part of its planned backdoor listing.PLC and Industrial Holdings and Development Corp. (IHDC) intend to conduct a tender offer involving up to 100 million Asiabest common

ORIGINAL PHOTOS FROM FREEPIKOne of the things I hope to see this year is a clear road map towards 2028 and progress in our approach to and relations with China.‘Coz, clearly, our bilateral ties cannot remain where they are today. More and more analysts have

1 of 2PIZZAS are playing the game at Solaire Resort North’s Trattoria e Dolci. During a tasting on Jan. 24, we got a spread of their pizzas and salads — but surprisingly, zero pasta.“We wanted to focus on pizzas and salads here,” Sandro Alessandrini, director

SUNLIGHTAIR.PHSUNLIGHT AIR said it plans to acquire large aircraft as the government mandates the removal of turboprop operations from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).“We are already starting our planning sessions for bigger-capacity aircraft. Like any company, we always think about growth. It is definitely in