President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signs the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 during a ceremony at Malacañan Palace on Jan. 5. —PPA POOL/ PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterPHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday signed this

A container is loaded at the Manila International Container Terminal at the Port of Manila, Aug. 11, 2025. — REUTERS/ELOISA LOPEZBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterTHE Philippine manufacturing sector may face headwinds from increasing global trade tensions that could weaken overseas demand this year, S&P

By Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Deputy Research HeadTHE TOP 1,000 corporations in the Philippines weathered economic shocks in 2024 as their balance sheets remained stable despite geopolitical tensions and subdued global demand.While profit growth slowed, the top corporations’ resilience was buoyed by easing inflation and

FREEPIKMANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) plans to begin a study with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on the adoption of small modular reactors (SMR) within the first quarter, the company said in a disclosure to the local bourse on Monday.“The study is expected

FREEPIKA PROPOSAL seeking a tiered minimum public ownership framework could encourage more technology companies to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), analysts said.“The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) draft proposal for a tiered minimum public ownership framework marks a meaningful shift away from a one-size-fits-all

BW FILE PHOTOTHE GOVERNMENT upsized the award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday as it saw strong market demand, with rates also lower than those quoted at the secondary market.The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised P34.2 billion via the T-bills it

STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikENERGY COMPANIES are likely to pursue capacity expansion and secure long-term supply agreements to cushion the impact of an extended period of weak spot power prices, analysts said.“We think margins will generally fare better this year as most companies are

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Tonodiaz from FreepikThree decades — that’s how long it has taken me to build the AHEAD Education Group into the most awarded supplementary education organization in the Philippines.But it’s time to close that chapter. The fast-paced world where technology constantly

BPI looks to raise at least P5 billion via social bonds - BusinessWorld Online                                    BPI/BW FILE PHOTOBANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) wants to raise at

BW FILE PHOTOTHE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed revised guidelines on sukuk issuance are expected to deepen the Philippine capital market by broadening the range of investment instruments and drawing in more domestic and global investors, an analyst said.“This would help develop the local

1 of 3THIS YEAR has a lot in store for music lovers, with local and international acts populating the live concert lineup. Filipinos can expect performances from hitmakers, indie artists, rock stars, rappers, and balladeers all throughout the year.Here is a rundown of live music

PPA POOL/MARIANNE BERMUDEZA month before Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. was to be inaugurated as the 17th president of the Philippines, his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, expressed the hope that the family would finally be given the platform to “clarify” the legacy of their father. She