UNSPLASH/RENE BERNALWITH 2025 drawing to a close, Metro Manila is set to mount large New Year’s Eve celebrations. Here is a list of countdown events to choose from for a joyful start to the year ahead, ranging from community-based festivities to giant concerts, DJ-led parties,
BW FILE PHOTOSTATE-RUN Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) aims to post steady profits next year, with the lender also having enough safeguards against potential asset quality risks stemming from its transactions with government contractors amid increased scrutiny due to a wide-ranging corruption scandal.“We expect
By Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterMovie ReviewI’mPerfectDirected by Sigrid Andrea BernardoProduced by Nathan StudiosMTRCB Rating: GI’mPerfect — which bagged the Best Picture award at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) — is a love story between Jiro and Jessica, two adults with Down Syndrome, an empowering
An aerial view of Metro Manila in this undated file photo. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterPHILIPPINE real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expected to become more attractive next year if the central bank delivers another rate cut and if inflation remains
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Vectorjuice from Freepik(This was the author’s speech given at the 90th Founding Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Nov. 24.)It is an honor to stand here today, celebrating nine decades of courage, service, and sacrifice. But it
REUTERSOUTSTANDING LOANS granted by banks’ foreign currency deposit units (FCDU) dropped by 5% quarter on quarter as of September, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.Loans extended by banks’ FCDUs declined to $15.126 billion at end-September from $15.928 billion at end-June, based on central bank
By Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterMovie ReviewUnMarryDirected by Jeffrey JeturianProduced by Quantum Films, Cineko FilmsMTRCB Rating: PGANNULMENT is an unpleasant subject matter, because it involves the end of a marriage and the (usually) bitter fight of two parties to gain custody of children or properties. In
ACENRENEWABLES.COMACEN CORP. has successfully transitioned its entire generation portfolio to renewable energy, the Ayala-led energy company said on Monday.“This milestone reflects our long-term strategy to align ACEN with the future of the energy system, while supporting decarbonization in a commercially disciplined way,” ACEN President and
STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikOver the course of 2025, deepfakes improved dramatically. AI-generated faces, voices, and full-body performances that mimic real people increased in quality far beyond what even many experts expected would be the case just a few years ago. They were also
By Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterMovie ReviewLove You So BadDirected by Mae Cruz-AlviarProduced by ABS-CBN Film Productions, GMA Pictures, and Regal EntertainmentMTRCB Rating: PGA YOUNG WOMAN named Savannah (a.k.a. Vanna) finds herself torn between two men: bad boy LA (played by Dustin Yu) who picked her
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging more private hospital operators to tap the capital market through the Securing and Expanding Capital for Hospital Entrepreneurs (SEC HOPES) program to support their expansion needs.As of date, 18 private hospitals have registered under SEC
The current holiday season and possibilities in the coming year give us joy and hope despite continuing gloom in our political establishment. These recent reports in BusinessWorld give us hope for the future: “ASEAN chairmanship to boost 2026 growth prospects, biz chamber says” (Dec. 21),