US dollar banknotes are seen in this photo illustration taken Feb. 12, 2018. — REUTERSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES’ dollar reserves slipped as of end-March as the National Government repaid more of its foreign debt, preliminary data from the central bank
Condominium buildings are seen in the Ortigas business district, April 4, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANNEW CONDOMINIUM launches in Metro Manila slumped to a five-year low in the first quarter, as property developers focus on clearing their existing inventory, according to property consultancy firm
Top Line Business Development Corp made its stock market debut on Tuesday. — COURTESY OF TOP LINE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORP.SHARES of Cebu-based fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (Topline) slipped on its market debut, even as the local bourse saw a rebound on Tuesday.Topline
In photo (from left) are TMP President Masando Hashimoto and DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga during the turnover of Toyota Tamaraw UV and Bantay Tamaraw KitsToyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMPF), the social and humanitarian arm of the country’s leading automotive company, turns over a
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOCUSTOMERS of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) may expect higher electricity rates this month as the power distributor anticipates increases in generation and transmission charges.“We are still waiting for some billings, but indications point to possible increase in the generation and transmission charges,” Joe
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has transitioned to a fully online and paperless system for company registrations, with the goal of improving the ease of doing business.The commission issued Memorandum Circular No. 3 on April 4, mandating
CREC.COM.PHCITICORE Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) reported a 10.8% increase in attributable net income for 2024, reaching P618.3 million, driven primarily by a 42% rise in electricity sales.Revenues surged by 40%, rising to P5.1 billion from P3.7 billion in the previous year, primarily due to increased
WIRESTOCK-FREEPIK(Part 2)Digital transformation is part of what is known as the Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0, which includes, among others, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, digitalization and data analytics. It must be pointed out, however, that the Philippines has failed to complete IR
1 of 6THE SOUND of gongs and the smell of smoke herald the beginning of ritual sacrifices in the Cordillera region. When the chicken is killed, its blood spills onto the ground, the culmination of paying tribute to the spirits and a joyous celebration of
CENTURY PACIFIC Agricultural Ventures, Inc., a subsidiary of Century Pacific Food, Inc. — CPAVI.COM.PHFOOD and beverage manufacturer Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) said it is “cautiously optimistic” about its growth for 2025, citing improving consumer spending despite ongoing global uncertainties.“We are already seeing signs of
PHILIPPINESTAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSUnited States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to the Philippines last week underscored the two countries’ deep ties amid — or despite — an increasingly uncertain environment.The uncertainty comes from many factors. There were initial misgivings regarding the commitment of the new administration of
By Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterTheater ReviewMga Anak ng UnosPresented by Dulaang UPTHE LATEST twin-bill production by Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP), Mga Anak ng Unos, can be best described as a horrific funhouse mirror reflecting the worsening realities of the climate crisis. The first