BW FILE PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINE banking system is unlikely to face significant credit risk from the United States’ tariff policies due to its lower tariff rate compared with its neighbors in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Moody’s Ratings said.“In Asia-Pacific, the impact on banks is credit-negative albeit
Philippine Labor Force Situation - BusinessWorld Online THE JOBLESS RATE slipped to a two-month low in February, as more Filipinos joined the labor force ahead of
BPI taps ACEN RES for renewable energy supply - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTOTHE BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has tapped ACEN RES, the retail
PRESSFOTO-FREEPIKThe Philippine’s business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, once the undisputed engine of economic growth and job creation, is facing a crossroads. With over 1.7 million Filipinos employed in the industry and contributing 8-10% of the nation’s GDP, the BPO sector has long been a source
THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the reissued Treasury bonds it offered on Tuesday as rates were in line with secondary market levels amid expectations that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will resume its monetary easing cycle this week.The Bureau of the Treasury
Yearly Job Gains by Industry (February 2025 vs February 2024, in thousands) - BusinessWorld Online THE JOBLESS RATE slipped to a two-month low in February, as
REUTERSLOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. expects a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo delivery this month to meet the supply requirements of its gas-fired power plants in Batangas.The company said it recently completed a tender for its seventh LNG cargo, which is due to arrive in
Yeskah’s Eco-friendly Shop makes money from paper - BusinessWorld Online EDG ADRIAN A. EVAYESKAH’S Eco-friendly Shop, a Quezon City-based business, is promoting the country’s circular economy
In the construction industry, time is money—and efficiency is everything. For builders working on tight schedules and competitive budgets, even small changes can have a big impact on productivity. One area that’s often underestimated is the role of fittings and fixings. Choosing the right ones
New Programme Teaches Young People Financial Skills to Manage Money and Avoid Debt in West CumbriaWest Cumbria, UK – A new initiative is helping young people in West Cumbria gain financial know-how to successfully manage their money and avoid debt. The programme, part of the
Mintz Group, a renowned risk advisory and investigations firm, has recently completed the acquisition of Greyhawk Intelligence Group, a corporate intelligence firm based in the UK. With a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Greyhawk has achieved multiple Chambers rankings in the
Southend Foodbank is pleased to announce the success of its inaugural Southend Foodbank Design Challenge, which invited local schools from Southend and Rochford to design a “Thank You” sticker for the foodbank’s 2025 supermarket collections. The competition received an overwhelming response, with over 120 entries