KONE.USBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterURBANIZATION outside Metro Manila is expected to drive demand for building modernization and elevator and escalator solutions, according to Finland’s KONE Corp.“The megatrends are all positive, like urbanization, gross domestic product growth, the relatively young population, and how it’s driving

NSCR.SMCON.COMTHE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said that it has cleared the acquisition of Japan’s INFRONEER Holdings, Inc.’s of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd.“In its review, the PCC found that the two companies do not have horizontal overlaps — that is, they do not operate in

THE feeling of financial security and confidence in the short term is growing, though long-term confidence is weaker, according to the findings of a survey by Sun Life of Canada, Inc.“These findings highlight both the resilience and the vulnerability of Filipino households. We are encouraged

BW FILE PHOTOTHE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) said it included agriculture projects in the 2025 edition of its public-private partnerships (PPP) monitor for the Philippines.“We have conceived this product as a comprehensive reference document of developing member countries’ PPP environment. It has details on the

IN BRIEF: • CMEPA introduces significant changes aimed at optimizing the taxation of capital markets through a simplified and equitable tax system.• The law seeks to level the playing field by promoting a fairer tax structure that will empower ordinary Filipinos to participate in the

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. held a press conference on Monday in Malacañan Palace during the launch of the “Sumbong sa Pangulo” website, which will allow the public to report issues on flood control projects.— PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B PABALATEBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio and Chloe

Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador ENDO Kazuya exchanged the diplomatic notes on the entry into force of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement — DFABy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterMANILA should take advantage of its defense ties with Tokyo to improve

Bill seeks mandatory 14th month pay for workers - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANA MEASURE seeking to mandate a 14th month pay for all private

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address before the joint session of the 19th Congress at the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives, July 22, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR /KJ ROSALESTHE Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will brief

BI modernizes border security - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Bureau of Immigration (BI) detailed its ongoing border security modernization efforts during a regional immigration meeting

DoE bats for waste-to-energy bill - BusinessWorld Online                                    REUTERSTHE Department of Energy (DoE) is hoping for the immediate passage of a measure that will further support

CoA orders audit of Bulacan flood control projects - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASTHE Commission on Audit (CoA) has ordered a fraud audit of P44