The rich purple hue and naturally sweet, earthy flavor of ube has long been a beloved staple in Filipino desserts. From the classic halaya, lovingly stirred for hours in traditional kitchens, to the modern creations seen in cafés

Rossana A. Fajardo (2nd from left) with other members of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, September 16, 2025.—PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL PABALATEThe Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will lose another commissioner by year-end following the resignation of

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Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is opening a new chapter in its modernization drive by strengthening its presence inside the country’s international airports as part of its long-term growth strategy. As part of

PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterPHILIPPINE business groups are urging lawmakers to pass a general tax amnesty and review the value‑added tax (VAT) on electricity as part of their tax

HIGH-RISE buildings dominate the skyline of Makati City’s central business district. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut large banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by up to 200 basis

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Vitamin from PixabayBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is seeing South Korea as among the potential sources of investments next year amid a free

BW FILE PHOTOBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterPOWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is preparing to scale up its portfolio of microgrid systems as it works toward fully energizing Isla Verde, a marine biodiversity