Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and ATRAM Group (ATRAM) have appointed Deanno J. Basas as President of UnionBank Investment Management and Trust Corporation (UBIMTC) prior to its merger into ATR Asset Management, Inc. (AAMI). The bank said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
The world feels more unstable than it has in decades. One day it’s a new trade war shaking up global markets. The next, a breakthrough in AI makes entire job categories uncertain. Add climate disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and economic volatility, and it’s no wonder people are feeling...
Ancient artifacts, age-old artworks, and themed dioramas—these are just some of the things that come to mind when we think of museums. They allow visitors to get a glimpse of what life was like before. But apart from showcasing general culture and heritage, many museums around the world also...
Bank of the Philippine Islands’ stock brokerage arm BPI Securities Corporation is still sticking to its January forecast for the PSEi to end the year at the 7,600 level despite current market volatility that started with Trump’s election and his controversial tariff policy. “Our team did not...
Consumers will experience lower electricity bills in May, brought by lower transmission and ancillary service (AS) rates, according to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a briefing on Wednesday, May 14, NGCP’s business and regulatory development head Julius Ryan Datingaling...
The Philippines touts a 5.6 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024, the highest in the region. With the highest GDP growth rate and one of the two biggest national budgets in ASEAN (2021-2025), it has little to show—except the lowest GDP per capita in the region. Besides, our 1.9...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and other incumbent senators voted early on Election Day, Monday, May 12, for the 2025 midterm elections. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and his wife, Heart Evangelista voted early at the Buhatan Integrated School in Brgy. Buhatan,...
During the first half of the midterm Election Day, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that its facilities and transmission lines remained stable—crucial for ensuring ballot machines operate smoothly throughout the day. In data revealed by the NGCP as of 11 a.m.,...
Local furniture manufacturers are seeking immediate government intervention to safeguard the industry from the impact of the 17-percent tariffs imposed by the United States on Philippine goods, citing the risk of potential factory closures and job losses. In a position paper addressed to the...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Union Bank of the Philippines and the ATRAM Group have finalized their partnership, aiming to revolutionize the Philippine asset management landscape by merging their trust operations and leveraging digital innovation. Under the agreement, UnionBank will acquire a 27.5 percent stake in ATR Asset...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has suspended all maintenance activities for substations and conducted obstruction clearing in areas near power and transmission lines in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. According to the NGCP, this temporary halt on maintenance...
