Rice is sold for P20 per kilo at Pasay Public Market in Pasay City, May 13, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior ReporterTARIFF SCHEMES like seasonal duties are not enough to stabilize rice supply in the Philippines, the Asian Development

BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2025 once again gathered the Philippine business community over timely discussions last May 22 at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant EditorFor decades, the Philippines has been called a country

Panel 2 (L-R): BusinessWorld Corporate Editor Arjay L. Balinbin (moderator), Vincent Martin C. Villegas of First Gen Corp., Miguel G. De Jesus of ACEN, Atty. Monalisa C. Dimalanta of Energy Regulatory Commission, and Rowena Cristina L. Guevara of the Department of EnergyBy Mhicole A. Moral,

Derick Ohmar Adil, Globe Telecom Senior Director - AI Data GovernanceBy Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content WriterDespite growing global attention on artificial intelligence (AI), the Philippines continues to face significant challenges in adopting the technology on a wider scale. While some industries have

PLDT Enterprise SVP and Enterprise Business Head Patricio S. Pineda III — Photo by Philippine Star/Russel PalmaBy Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content WriterThe Philippines is on track to grow its artificial intelligence (AI) industry to a projected $3.5 billion by 2030. With a

Panel 1 (L-R): Francis C. Gotianun of Filinvest Hospitality Corp., Monica L. Trajano of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, Robert Dan J. Roces of SM Investments Corp., and Joseph Nino “Jay” C. Young of GCash — Photo by Philippine Star/Ryan BaldemorBy Angela Kiara S. Brillantes, Special

Panel Discussion 3 (L-R): BusinessWorld Senior Reporter Luisa Jocson (moderator), Allan B. Gepty of the Department of Trade and Industry, Danilo C. Lachica of SEIPI, and Diwa C. Guinigundo of GlobalSource Partners Philippines — Photo by Philippine Star/Russel PalmaBy Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features

Panel Discussion 4 (L-R): Cignal TV Anchor Dr. Danie Laurel (host and moderator), Alfredo S. Panlilio of the Management Association of the Philippines, Eduardo V. Francisco of BDO Capital, and Ruben J. Pascual of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry — Photo by Philippine

COPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS, founded in 2012, manages funds invested in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass, energy-from-waste, transmission, distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X. — CIP.COMBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterAYALA-LED ACEN Corp. is set to enter the offshore wind sector through the

REUTERSLISTED DoubleDragon Corp. (DD) said its hotel arm, Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd., is expanding into Saudi Arabia with plans to develop up to 10,000 rooms valued at P137.5 billion ($2.5 billion).Hotel101 signed a joint venture partnership with Saudi-based investment company Horizon Group as the main

MEGAWORLDCORP.COMLISTED real estate developer Megaworld Corp. has fully transitioned its offices, hotels, lifestyle malls, and residential properties to 100% renewable energy (RE) as part of its sustainability initiatives.The shift covers 54 commercial properties owned by Megaworld and listed under its real estate investment trust, MREIT,

FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE — the renowned free annual music event from France that is celebrated around the globe — is back in the Philippines. This year, it will be a month-long celebration bringing 151 events to 30 locations nationwide.The music festival’s Philippine edition, known