Hundreds of job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at SM City Fairview on Saturday, April 25, for the latest run of Go Negosyo’s “Trabaho at Negosyo” program, signaling strong demand for both employment and business opportunities. Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said the...
As we enter the next quarter-century, the built environment is poised for a profound transformation. In the Philippines, this shift is shaped not only by global technological advances but also by deeply local realities, including rapid urbanization, climate vulnerability, economic pressures, and a...
For Winna Go, clothing is far more than a garment—it is an “arbiter of tradition, heritage, and destiny.” In her exhibit “Seams of Memory” at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Winna utilizes textiles as a primary storytelling medium to avoid the “cliche” of traditional identity...
The soon-to-rise United States (US) economic security zone in the Philippines could strengthen the country’s role in global supply chains for semiconductors and critical minerals, potentially moving the local industry beyond its current focus on low-value assembly and testing, according to the...
The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to attract high-impact foreign investments, positioning the country as a stable destination amid global uncertainty. Speaking at the Philippine Executive Forum on April 20, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go outlined the country’s economic case to a...
The United States (US) and the Philippines have selected New Clark City in Tarlac as the site for a 4,000-acre technology economic zone in efforts to rewire global supply chains away from Chinese dominance. Frederick D. Go, who also serves as the country’s investment czar, told Manila Bulletin on...
Developing economies including the Philippines are pressing the World Bank Group (WBG) to help reduce borrowing costs as the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict drives up oil prices, disrupts supply chains, and threatens growth and food security. In an April 16 statement delivered before...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the Philippines to exercise fiscal discipline and prioritize targeted spending as the country’s debt ratio is projected to breach a critical threshold this year amid volatile global energy markets. The Washington-based lender expects the general...
CEBU CITY: AppleOne Group, one of the Philippines’ leading property developers, has launched Mahi Center, its first integrated business and lifestyle destination. “For Mactan residents, professionals, and travelers passing through one of the Philippines’ busiest airports, today’s launch...
Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has called for stronger ties between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) to expand financing access for small businesses across the region. “Given the EU’s expertise in digital and sustainable finance, Go called for...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s economic team said Filipino consumers are unlikely to see meaningful relief from the suspension of excise taxes on gasoline and diesel, as any reduction in pump prices would be minimal and likely offset by prevailing market forces. This was the Cabinet-level...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is batting for the temporary suspension in the payment of government contributions to various agencies even as Filipinos struggle to cope with elevated pump fuel prices. Among the agencies covered in Go 's proposal are the Philippine Health Insurance...
