STOCK PHOTO | Image by David Dvořáček from UnsplashDIGITAL PAYMENTS in the Philippines posted steady growth last year, making up almost 60% of both the volume and value of total monthly retail transactions, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday.The BSP’s 2024 Status of

A South Korea won note is seen in this illustration photo, May 31, 2017. — REUTERSBy Justine Irish P. Tabile, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES’ free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea is expected to continue encouraging Korean companies to make investments here and help bilateral trade rebound

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor and Financial Stability Coordination Council Chairman Eli M. Remolona, Jr. — FACEBOOK.COM/BANGKOSENTRALNGPILIPINASTHE FINANCIAL STABILITY Coordination Council (FSCC) is closely monitoring potential vulnerabilities in the Philippine financial system amid a fragile global economic environment.The council, during its quarterly meeting held on

DIGIPLUS.COM.PHDIGIPLUS Interactive Corp.’s board has approved a share buyback program worth up to P6 billion following a recent decline in the company’s share price.The share buyback program will be valid for a 12-month period and may be renewed, subject to board approval, the Tanco-led digital

PETRON.COMPETRON CORP. said it raised P32 billion from its latest bond offering, citing strong investor demand ahead of the securities’ listing on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp.“The strong response underscores not only the success of another fundraising initiative but also the confidence investors have

BW FILE PHOTOLISTED gaming technology provider DFNN, Inc. said that restrictions on online gambling platforms might force lower-income players to turn to unlicensed platforms.“Well-intended restrictions, if not carefully calibrated across distinct gaming formats, may unintentionally create incentives for certain segments of the population, particularly casual

EEI bags phase 1 contract for exhibition center project in Pasay - BusinessWorld Online                                    EEI.COM.PHLISTED construction company EEI Corp. said it is preparing to construct the

BW FILE PHOTOTHE GOVERNMENT upsized the award of Treasury bills (T-bills) it auctioned off on Monday, with yields mostly inching up after June inflation slightly picked up but remained below target.The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised P28.4 billion from the T-bills, more than the

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By Brontë H. Lacsamanam ReporterAlbum ReviewVirginLordeUniversal Music New ZealandTHE SECRET SAUCE of elusive Kiwi pop musician Lorde has always been vulnerability. Four years ago, her third studio album Solar Power saw her go on a healing journey into the sun. Eight years ago, her album

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Sungrow EMEA from UnsplashRAZON-LED Primelectric Holdings, Inc. (PHI) has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia-based energy developer ACWA Power to jointly explore renewable energy (RE) and energy storage opportunities in the Philippines.“This partnership comes at a critical time as our

Premier Life exits conservatorship - BusinessWorld Online                                    INSURANCE.GOV.PHTHE INSURANCE COMMISSION (IC) has released The Premier Life and General Assurance Corp. from conservatorship effective June 30.“Notice is