The other week, on Aug. 14, I attended the AmCham 8th Energy Forum held at Marriott Hotel Manila and energy transition dominated the discussion. Last week, on Aug. 21, I was one of session speakers in the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Indonesian Chamber of

BW FILE PHOTOVILLAR-LED retail firms posted weaker second-quarter results due to slower sales amid a subdued property market and heightened competition.Home improvement retailer AllHome Corp. saw a 49.5% drop in April-to-June net profit to P71.76 million from P142.08 million a year earlier, the company said

BW FILE PHOTOYIELDS on the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) to be offered this week could mostly go down ahead of an expected rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday.The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will auction off P25

SERIN EAST TAGAYTAY Ground Amenity Area — AVIDALAND.COMAVIDA LAND Corp., the mid-income residential brand of property giant Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), said it has sold 93% of the units in Serin East Tagaytay.Located at Silang Junction North in Tagaytay City, Serin East Tagaytay is a

DALI EVERYDAY GROCERY FACEBOOK PAGEHARD DISCOUNT Philippines, Inc. (HDPI), the operator of DALI Everyday Grocery, widened its net loss by 5% to P1.97 billion in 2024 from P1.88 billion in 2023 as mounting liabilities and higher expenses weighed on its operations.Revenue rose by 52.1% to

1 of 10ONErpm expands into the PhilippinesRECORD LABEL ONErpm marked its 15th anniversary with the announcement of its expansion into the Philippines. With this milestone, it aims to deliver “transformative solutions and sustainable opportunities for artists to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive music

RCBC/BW FILE PHOTOTHE CREDIT CARD arm of Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) expects sustained double-digit growth in loans over the next two years, driven by strong consumer spending amid low inflation and easing interest rates. RCBC Credit Cards President and Chief Executive Officer Arniel Vincent

Can domestic savings cover the country’s increasing investment needs? - BusinessWorld Online                                    In the second quarter of 2025, the country’s savings rate — defined as gross

BW FILE PHOTOSHARES may continue to climb this week following dovish comments from the US Federal Reserve chief over the weekend and as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to deliver a third straight rate cut on Thursday.On Friday, the bellwether Philippine Stock

Work on final stations of MRT-7 to start next year - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said civil works for the last

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTOURISM continues to track below its pre-pandemic performance, with the accommodations sector continuing to lag the rest of the industry, giving it some potential for an upside surprise, according to Unicapital Securities, Inc.“We think this is one

PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOUS PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump’s proposed tariff on furniture imports won’t be as damaging as the tariff on garments, the Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) said.“Luckily, we have taken all these remedial measures. To us, this threat is not as grave