Fil C. Sionil

The appeal

As I’ve hinted, the Philippines will request the Chicago-based RI Board of Directors to reconsider its withdrawal of Manila as the city of choice for the June 2028 convention.

Withdrawal

“Buenaventura, who?” is the latest tittle-tattle circulating in the banking community. Bankers and market players enthusiastically talk about veteran banker Gil A. Buenaventura as the seventh member of the Monetary Board, the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Much ado about terminal fee

The Palace marching order for Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista “JJB” Tuesday is to prioritize improving the country’s gateway facilities and services to enhance travelers’ experiences and increase tourism.

Disconnect

There seems to be a disconnect between Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc.’s (PPHI) decision to close Sofitel Manila and the firm’s decision to negotiate for an extension of an existing lease contract with Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).

Going Zero Net

Net zero is one of the catchwords that is now trending. Nope Virginia, it is no way along the sub-zero, the “Siberian Chill Cherry '' juice drink and strong zero alcoholic drink made by freezing fruit in liquid nitrogen.