Solar panels are seen at this facility in Batangas. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEBy Patricia B. Mirasol, Multimedia ProducerBUSINESSES and policymakers face a widening gap between the demand for skilled labor and the workforce’s readiness to fill green jobs, as the Philippines accelerates its transition

PEOPLE inquire about their benefits at the Social Security System (SSS) Diliman branch in Quezon City, Jan. 3. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINES’ pension system remained the third worst in the world, according to the 2025 edition of Mercer CFA Institute’s Global Pension

The North-South Commuter Railway project will connect Malolos, Bulacan with Clark International Airport, and Tutuban, Manila with Calamba, Laguna. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANAROUND five local and foreign companies have expressed interest in bidding for the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract of the North-South Commuter

With the evolving digital landscape, the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has never been more apparent. AI has redefined how Filipino lives are operating — from daily household chores to office tasks, it gives not just information but also convenience.The same potentials are starting to

PIXABAYTHE Department of Energy (DoE) has clarified the implementation of its coal moratorium policy, saying that new capacity from on-grid coal-fired power plants may be allowed only under “exceptional circumstances.”In an Oct. 14 advisory signed by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin, the agency laid out

CENTURYPACIFIC.COM.PHLISTED food and beverage manufacturer Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) is expanding its coconut processing capacity with a $45-million (around P2.6 billion) investment to acquire and upgrade a fully integrated facility in Tupi, South Cotabato, from Roxas Sigma Agriventures, Inc. (RSAI) through its subsidiary Coco

AN AIRPLANE is seen landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, March 7, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RUSSELL PALMABy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve customer experience and operational efficiency, starting

1 of 3ON OCT. 15, Mquest Ventures and the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) signed a partnership that would let the 38th Awit Awards — the country’s longest-running music award-giving body — hold its awards show within TV5’s Vibe PH, an OPM (Original

REUTERSBy Katherine K. ChanTHE VALUE of transactions made via the automated clearing houses InstaPay and PESONet grew by 41.1% to over P17 trillion at end-September, with InstaPay transfers reaching over P1 trillion for the first time last month.InstaPay and PESONet transactions increased to P17.458 trillion

SEC.GOV.PHTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Microdot Lending Corp. and several of its associated online lending platforms (OLPs) for failing to disclose all operating platforms and for allegedly engaging in unfair debt collection practices.In a cease-and-desist order dated Sept.

MERYLL SORIANO (leftmost) with some of the actors and musicians on the roster of CreaZion Studios.AWARD-WINNING actress Meryll Soriano is spreading her wings — she will be directing two films, one short, and one full-length, in the near future.She revealed this plan when the actors

BPI net income hits P50.5 billion in first nine months as revenues increase - BusinessWorld Online                                    BPI FACEBOOK PAGEBANK of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) net income