For many B2B companies, lead generation has long been one of the most resource-intensive parts of growth. Sales teams spend hours researching prospects, building lists, sending outreach, and following up, often with inconsistent results. As competition increases and attention spans shrink, this traditional approach is
The crypto market in 2025 continued to show maturity after years of strong growth, sharp corrections, and constant change. Price volatility didn’t disappear, but the past year showed clearer trends and a more structured market compared to earlier cycles. For traders and investors, understanding these developments
The 2025 has been a turbulent year for anyone following the return to office debate. Amazon’s five-day mandate kicked in on 2 January 2025, JPMorgan is following suit, and even the UK government has been pushing civil servants back to their desks. But here’s the thing:
Activist Warns of Loopholes in Junk Food Advertising Ban That Allows McDonald’s to Still Reach ChildrenToday, as the UK government celebrates a “world-leading” victory in implementing a junk food advertising ban, 20-year-old activist Dev Sharma warns that the victory has been compromised by corporate lobbying.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are often seen as “big company” issues – tied to boardroom pledges, large HR teams or investor reporting. But the reality is quite different. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), building a more inclusive culture is not just possible; it’s
Shoppers purchase New Year’s Eve 2026 decorations on Dec. 27 in Divisoria, Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE PHILIPPINE government lowered its economic growth targets for this year and 2027, with the impact of the corruption scandal still expected to be felt in the first half,
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
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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