People are seen in Baclaran Market in Parañaque City, March 17, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation could overshoot the 2-4% target range in the second half of this year amid base effects.In its latest Monetary Policy report, the

CONSTRUCTION of a building is underway in Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANPHILIPPINE economic growth is likely to fall short of the government’s target in the first two quarters, GlobalSource Partners said.“Our assessments show that GDP (gross domestic product) may be expected to increase

TERRA-SOLAR.COM.PHMGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGreen), through its subsidiary SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), said global investment firm Actis Rubyred (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. has completed a $600-million transaction to acquire a 40% equity stake in MTerra Solar, MGreen’s solar development platform.“This landmark investment marks a major

BW FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE telecommunications (telco) companies are expected to see modest growth this year while maintaining a strong credit profile, driven by continued data and broadband expansion, according to financial research firm CreditSights.“Overall, we are comfortable with the resilient credit profiles of both Globe and

MAYNILADWATER.COM.PHWEST ZONE water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services is targeting a July 10 listing for its P49.15-billion initial public offering (IPO).The water provider filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a listing application with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for the IPO

SM City in Santa Rosa, Laguna — SMSUPERMALLS.COMSY-LED property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. plans to expand its solar energy capacity this year as part of its sustainability initiatives. The company aims to add 20 solar rooftop projects to optimize power consumption and enhance resilience

Sugar, renewables drag URC income down 2% to P12.5B - BusinessWorld Online                                    URC.COM.PHGOKONGWEI-LED food and beverage manufacturer Universal Robina Corp. (URC) saw its net income decline

By Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterWHILE the seven full-length films and 24 student-led shorts of the 2nd edition of Puregold’s CinePanalo Film Festival provide an exciting array of stories from all over the Philippines to see, a shadow looms over the event due to a stark

Converge eyes up to 16% revenue growth - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOCONVERGE ICT Solutions, Inc. expects its revenues to grow by up to 16% this

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) expects to serve its 200 millionth passenger within the second quarter after recording higher foot traffic last year.PITX, which opened in 2018, had served 178.9 million passengers and recorded over 5.4 million vehicle departures as of end-2024,

Game of Thrones actor joins biopic Quezon - BusinessWorld Online                                    IAIN GLEN (R) joins Jericho Rosales in Manuel L. Quezon biopic.GAME OF THRONES actor Iain Glen