A worker unpacks a sack of chili in Divisoria market, Manila, Aug. 9, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterPHILIPPINE economic growth is unlikely to reach the upper end of the government’s 5.5-6.5% target this year amid higher US tariffs and

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Melanie Lim from UnsplashSINGAPORE-BASED DBS Bank slashed its inflation forecast for the Philippines for 2025, with expectations of further policy easing for the remainder of the year.“Moderation in food price has helped to soften inflation, with the contribution of services also

CATHY ROSE A. GARCIABy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter CENTRAL BANKS must remain a “stabilizing force” amid uncertainties in the global economy, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said.“The most important task, particularly in these highly uncertain times, is for central banks to

By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is reviewing the P1-trillion net income and valuation gains reported by listed property developer Villar Land Holdings Corp. for 2024, along with the company’s share price.“We’re examining it; we’re paying attention to

Shell LiveWire, Shell Pilipinas Corp.’s flagship enterprise development program that champions Filipino entrepreneurship, has named its top three tech startup finalists following the pitch event in June. These startups were selected for their forward-thinking solutions in agricultural, energy efficiency, and sustainability.Among these startups is Agridom,

Nuvali in Laguna is Ayala Land’s largest eco-city development in the country unlocking the potential for future eco-communities in Southern Luzon.AYALA LAND, INC. (ALI) plans to raise P50 billion in the second half of the year to support its growth plans, with part of the

MANILA International Container Terminal at the Port of Manila.RAZON-LED International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) was the most actively traded stock last week, with its share price rising following reports of strong earnings and developments at its Luzon terminal, which is expected to be operational

Food business incubator Mercato Centrale Group has partnered with tech solutions provider Peddlr Philippines, Inc. to provide digital tools that help small food entrepreneurs streamline operations and scale their businesses.The strategic collaboration introduces Peddlr’s point-of-sale and analytics platform to food Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

ROBINSONSLAND.COMROBINSONS LAND Corp. (RLC) posted a 7% rise in second-quarter (Q2) attributable net income to P3.4 billion, driven by growth across its portfolio.April-to-June revenue rose by 16% to P12 billion, RLC said in a regulatory filing last week.Excluding one-off gains in 2024, RLC grew its

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) recently collaborated with internationally renowned mentors and industry professionals from FEST Film Lab to host a series of world-class filmmaking workshops at Seda Manila Bay in Parañaque City.The FDCP x FEST Film Lab 2025 program, which ran

PH1 secures P1.25-B loan from Chinabank for Taytay project - BusinessWorld Online                                    MODANLOFTSORTIGASHILLS.COMREAL ESTATE developer PH1 World Developers, Inc. has secured a P1.25-billion loan from Sy-led