US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 22. — REUTERS/KENT NISHIMURABy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter and Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior ReporterUS PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump on Tuesday announced he was imposing a

The Philippine economy is now likely to grow below 6% this year and in 2026 as the US tariffs and global economic slowdown cloud the outlook. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN A GLOBAL SLOWDOWN and higher US tariffs have clouded the growth outlook for the

BW FILE PHOTOBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterA US TARIFF of 19% on Philippine goods will likely undermine the competitiveness of local exporters compared with those in neighboring Southeast Asian countries, analysts said.Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) President Robert M. Young said that

RAMON ANG — SANMIGUEL.COM.PHSAN MIGUEL Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), the power arm of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), has acquired a 3.8% stake in Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for P3.9 billion following a long-delayed deal with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK).SMC disclosed the

1 of 2BUSINESSWORLD popped in on the second day of the Tagaytay Food Festival, which ran from July 18 to 20 mainly at the Tagaytay Vista Hotel. While inclement weather canceled events such as off-site tours, the frightening rains served as a canvas for chefs

BW FILE PHOTOLISTED digital entertainment provider DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is appealing for dialogue with lawmakers amid proposed restrictions on online gambling, warning that a total ban could affect the livelihood of those in the industry.“If there are new standards to meet, or better ways to

ZIMBRA, a US-based software suite focused productivity and collaboration tools, is optimistic about expanding its presence in the Philippines as more organizations move towards secure, cloud-first strategies.“The Philippines is a strategic growth market for Zimbra, given our alignment with the country’s push toward digital transformation

HUMAN MADE, the Japanese streetwear brand by designer and et cetera Nigo has teamed up with Shake Shack for a collaboration that marries fashion and food.We called Nigo a “designer and et cetera” because he founded Bape in the 1990s, founded Human Made in 2010,

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PHINMAPHINMA EDUCATION Holdings, Inc. reported an 8% increase in net income for financial year 2024-2025 (April 2024 to March 2025) to P1.5 billion, driven by higher enrollment.The company is preparing to expand its nationwide presence with additional campus openings planned in the coming years.Revenue rose

XIAOMI CORP.XIAOMI Corp.’s latest dual-lens smart home cameras are now available in the Philippines, the company announced this week.The brand has launched the new Xiaomi CW500 and C500 Dual Smart Cameras. The CW500 is priced at P3,479 and the C500 costs P3,169, with both now