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BUSINESS SNIPPETS
Save wildlife from extinction
by Marianne Go - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with SM Supermalls, BDO Unibank, Kultura, the Forest Foundation Philippines, Katala Foundation, Philippine Eagle Foundation, World Wide Fund...
Trump 2.0 fears downplayed
by Marianne Go - December 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Tariff threats from the incoming second administration of US president-elect Donald Trump may not be as detrimental to the Asian and ASEAN regions as initially feared, according to Albert Paul, chief economist of...
Philippines firms seen tapping US market in 2025
by Marianne V. Go - December 16, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines is likely to tap the US credit market anew next year as it sees possible opportunities to diversify its sources of funding, according to US investment bank J.P Morgan.
BSP likely to hold policy ra BSP likely to hold policy rate?
by Mariane V. Go - December 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas does not intend to increase its key policy rate, according to BSP Governor Eli Remolona, but the Monetary Board will still discuss what action it would take during its last policy...
Meralco eyes JV with electric coop
by Marianne Go - December 11, 2024 - 12:00am
Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company, better known as Meralco, is eyeing a joint venture with the Batangas II Electric Cooperative Inc. or BATELEC II, one of the two electric cooperatives that distribute electricity...
The next generation T
by Marianne Go - December 9, 2024 - 12:00am
Toyota Motor Philippines officially launched last week the Next Generation Tamaraw in a grand event held simultaneously in eight locations nationwide.
BDO Network Bank eyes underserved markets
by Marianne V. Go - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am
BDO Network Bank , which was acquired by the Sy family in 2015, is hoping to tap more of the underserved market where BDO does not have branches and where BDONB can better serve the community.
Global private debt drops
by Marianne Go - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
According to an International Monetary Fund blog post jointly authored by Vitor Gaspar, Carlos Goncalves and Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro, global private debt fell by 2.8 percentage points to 143 percent of GDP, below...
Focus on exports
by Marianne Go - December 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. president Cecilio Pedro hopes that government officials would focus on increasing the country’s self-sufficiency next year in the face of...
GSIS P/GM Veloso is new ASSA chairperson
by Marianne Go - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The ASEAN Social Security Association has elected Government Service Insurance System president and general manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso as its new chairperson.
First Metro Securities turns bullish on stocks
by Marianne Go - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am
First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp. of the Metrobank Group is bullish that the Philippine equities market next year is finally set to take off.
Sweden’s continuing support for Philippines
by Marianne Go - November 25, 2024 - 12:00am
Andreas Carlson, Sweden’s minister for infrastructure and housing, and Swedish banker and head of the Wallenberg Sphere Marcus Wallenberg, quietly flew into town last week to reaffirm Sweden’s continuing...
Expensive food
by Marianne Go - November 22, 2024 - 12:00am
According to the World Bank, domestic food price inflation remains high in many low- and middle-income countries.
Christmas trees are lit up
by Marianne Go - November 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Our country has already been recognized as having one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world, with Christmas decors appearing as soon as the “ber” months roll in.
Four Points Palawan’s sustainability advocacy
by Marianne Go - November 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Four Points by Sheraton Palawan is reassuming the lead in sustainability and environmental stewardship in the protected Sabang Beach.
COD Manila adopts responsible gaming
by Marianne Go - November 13, 2024 - 12:00am
City of Dreams Manila, part of the Melco Resorts and Entertainment Group, has taken the initiative to promote and observe responsible gaming practices in the Philippines.
HSBC helps propel Phl to ‘superstar’ status
by Marianne Go - November 11, 2024 - 12:00am
HSBC Philippines, which will celebrate its 150th anniversary in the Philippines next year, remains steadfast in its support to help propel the country to superstar status in the next decade.
A matter of trust
by Marianne V. Go - November 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Trust in the Philippines is no longer a given; it is conditional, earned through transparency, competence and ethical behavior. The 2024 Philippine Trust Study reveals that Filipinos now demand proof before extending...
Office vacancy expected to remain high
by Marianne Go - November 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Office vacancy rates are expected to remain high due to the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators and the implementation of the CREATE MORE Bill, which supports flexible work arrangements and will likely...
Airline capacity crunch looms
by Marianne Go - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am
The International Air Transport Association is warning of a capacity crunch in some regions even as data for September this year showed global passenger demand growing.
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