The Philippine central bank is expected to cut rates this week as inflation remains within the 2-4% target. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to cut rates for a fourth straight meeting on

A US dollar note is seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. — REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINES’ dollar reserves dipped in January, according to preliminary data by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).Data from the central bank showed gross international reserves (GIR) declined by 3% to

WORKERS are seen at the construction site of a depot and train station in Valenzuela City, which is part of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) is eyeing to approve loans related to the Philippine government’s transport,

The country’s top graphic designers and visual communicators are set to gather for Imprint 2025, the first-ever upskilling fair dedicated to advancing the Philippine graphic design industry.Organized by the Filipino Graphic Designers (FDG) community, in partnership with the Philippine Printing Technical Foundation (PPTF), the event

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is launching for the third year the Global Youth Action Fund, an award open to students ages 12 to 19 who have a project or idea designed to positively impact their community. The award will shine a light on the impressive

University of Santo Tomas delegates Marguerite E. Garcia, Greville Galindon III, and Angelica Joyce D. QuebecA graduate from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Science won best oral presentation during the conclusion of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Science Summer Institute (SSI)

YGG Pilipinas announced the YouTube launch of Metaverse Filipino Worker (MFW), a short film exploring the transformative role of Web3 in shaping the future of work for Filipinos.The short film highlights how Filipinos are carving out careers in Web3, embracing Web3 as a new frontier

1 of 6YOU’RE not too late: you can still nab these gifts and fun activities for your beloved for Valentine’s Day on Friday.MONTBLANCThis Valentine’s Day, Montblanc has curated an assortment of meaningful gifts, ready to be lovingly wrapped in a white Montblanc gift box. The

GCASH SERVICES are currently available in 16 markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and Taiwan. — BW FILE PHOTOAYALA CORP. has no plans to

THE government is taking a more aggressive stance in promoting Filipino fabrics in government uniforms. — BEAGLEMAMA/FLICKRIt is the policy of the State to instill patriotism and nationalism among the people, especially public officials and employees, who shall at all times be loyal to theRepublic

(Part 2)In my previous column on Dec. 30, 2024 (https://tinyurl.com/2arr2vm5), I speculated on how and when China might wield trade as a weapon and eventually de-escalate. In this second installment, I examine the potential impact on the Philippine economy if China were to impose trade