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...
Poor and vulnerable countries, including the Philippines, will be the most impacted by the sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on all foreign-origin goods coming to the United States (US), according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). UNCTAD, an...
Golden Arches Development Corp. (GADC) Founder and Chairman George T. Yang Yang-led Golden Arches Development Corp. (GADC), or McDonald’s Philippines, plans to invest at least ₱3 billion to ₱5 billion this year to open more than 65 stores, with the aim of reaching 1,000 stores in two years....
DAVAO CITY – The Energy Development Corp. reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting the country’s economic and environmental growth by championing renewable energy, reforestation, and investing in local communities, including Mindanao. At the Davao Media Site Visit at the Mindanao...
Local share prices fell further as investors around the world fear that Trump’s tariffs will plunge the global economy into recession. The PSEi lost 61.54 points or 1.00 percent to close at 6,084.19 with the Mining and Services counters suffering the most. Volume surged to 1.72...
The PSEi fell in a knee-jerk reaction to the higher tariffs slapped by the United States (US) on products from the Philippines. The main index lost 101.95 points, or 1.63 percent, to close at 6,145.73, with the retreat led by the services sector, while miners managed to advance as investors bought...
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...
