Financial markets in the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region stand to benefit from downward interest rates in the United States, although risks from a "benign" US economy may temper gains, according to a World Bank economist. "So far, the decline in interest rates in advanced...
Logistics firm 2GO Group, Inc. has partnered with Grab Philippines to provide passengers with a more convenient and hassle-free travel experience. In a statement, the Sy-led transportation and logistics solutions provider said passengers who book their 2GO Travel tickets through the 2GO app...
Former Alaminos, Pangasinan mayor and Agrarian Reform secretary Hernani Braganza is attempting to make a political comeback as the first nominee of the Aksyon Dapat Party-list. Braganza, who was a former peace negotiator under four different presidents, said that their initial plan was to create a...
K-pop girl group UNIS will be returning to the Philippines to hold a fancon (fan meeting and concert) in Manila and Cebu City. UNIS, which includes Filipino members Gehlee Dangca and Elisia Parmisano, will hold their “UNIS in CURIOUSland” fancon on the following dates: Oct. 25,...
1-Rider Party-list Rep. Bonifacio Bosita (Facebook) Certificates of candidacy (COCs) filers remained few on Friday, Oct. 4, or at the halfway point of the filing period, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. On the fourth day of filing, 19 aspirants...
The Philippine government is seeking a one-year extension and partial reallocation of a World Bank loan that has been partly funding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) since 2021. A World Bank restructuring paper showed that the Department of Finance (DOF) on Sept. 17 requested the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) had delisted a total of 42 party-list groups and had their registrations canceled ahead of the May 2025 mid-term elections. Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia speaks to the media during the first day of filing the Certificate of Candidacy...
Fuel distributor and retail company Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc. has expanded its terminal operations from Luzon to Cebu, aiming to provide accessible and cleaner oil in the Visayas region. In a statement, Unioil announced the opening of its new fuel terminal in Brgy. San Isidro, San...
Aboitiz Land, Inc. has announced the appointment of Rafael Fernandez de Mesa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective Jan. 1, 2025, marking the return of the company's leadership to the Aboitiz family. Fernandez de Mesa will be succeeding David Rafael, who will retire at the end of the...
The dining scene at Rockwell has a stellar new addition with Chef Josh Boutwood’s pop-up concept, Anvil. Evocative of the raw, powerful imagery of the traditional metalworking tool, the restaurant highlights unforgettable dining experiences with humble yet carefully selected ingredients. It is...
While not exactly turning its back on fossil fuel-based conventional technologies, Alcantara-led Alsons Power Group will be pursuing wider diversification on its power generation portfolio by focusing its next investment on utility scale solar farm installation that will have energy storage...
Sabin M. Aboitiz, President and CEO of Aboitiz Group, spearheads its transformation into the Philippines' first techglomerate, earning global recognition for innovation, sustainability, and employee empowerment. The Aboitiz Group ranks alongside global giants such as Apple, Microsoft, and BMW,...
