Human resource development in the Philippines is undergoing a veritable revolution. The traditional approach to preparing the youth for employment through formal education in colleges, universities, or technical schools—normally leading to some academic degree and ordinarily accomplished through...
SMDC’s Move In Now program allows qualified buyers to move in within 90 days with only a 5% spot down payment SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential arm of Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc., has launched a new program, Move In Now, to entice buyers for its...
President Marcos has renewed his administration's commitment to promoting early childhood education. He directed government agencies to fund the establishment of 328 Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income barangays across the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM...
The PSEi rose further as investors continued to bet on a policy rate cut on expectations of a low inflation print for March. The main index jumped 66.96 points or 1.08 percent to close at 6,247.68 as Banks surged while only the Industrial counter retreated. Volume amounted to 1.31 billion shares...
If each of us planted a tree, would it save us from climate catastrophe? Planting a gazillion trees does help fight the warming crisis mainly by offsetting carbon emissions. But one mistake—wrong location, plant, or lack of long-term planning—and snap, it destroys more than it sustains,...
The national government's debt soared to a new record high of ₱16.63 trillion at the end of the first two months of 2025, putting pressure on its capability to repay obligations. The latest Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) data released on Tuesday, April 1, showed that outstanding obligations as...
Filinvest Development Corp., the investment arm of the Gotianun Group, is setting a ₱24-billion capital expenditure (capex) budget for 2024, 20 percent more than the ₱20 billion allotted in 2023, so it can achieve a 20-percent growth for another record year. In a press briefing, FDC Chief...
The PSEi inched up on some bargain hunting as well as window-dressing with the first quarter about to end. The main index added 7.93 points or 0.13 percent to close at 6,147.44 with sector indices evenly mixed. Volume fell to 1.54 billion shares worth P3.41 billion as gainers outnumbered...
The National Innovation Council (NIC) has greenlit the creation of a think tank to prepare the Philippines for the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement on Friday, March 28, the state planning agency National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said NIC last Wednesday,...
The local stock market resumed its downward trend after a minor pause the previous day as Trump's tariff pronouncements continue to unnerve investors. The PSEi lost 26.54 points or 0.43 percent to close at 6,139.51 although sector indices were equally divided. Volume dipped to 828 million...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) managed to stay above the red line on late bargain-hunting as investors start betting on a rate cut next month. The main index added 6.20 points or 0.10 percent to close at 6,166.05 as the Services sector led the advance while Conglomerates and...
Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), the investment holding company of the Gotianun Group, reported a 36-percent jump in attributable net income to ₱12.1 billion last year from the ₱8.9 billion recorded in 2023, following a double-digit improvement across all business segments. In a disclosure to...
