Investors’ risk-off sentiment amid rising oil prices continued to lift the United States (US) dollar, while the Philippine peso remained on the losing end, plummeting anew to a level approaching the ₱61-per-dollar mark. The peso fell to another record low against the US dollar for the third...
One reason recognizing women takes a whole month is that they have a lot on their plates and often juggle more than one project or task; hence, this story coming in at the clutch on the last day of March – Women’s month. But still, a story worth telling. Back in 2017, two best friends, Erika...
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) signaled its commitment to deepening economic ties between London and Manila during the UK-ASEAN Business Forum, as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to steer the regional bloc’s economic agenda amid escalating global geopolitical volatility....
DRIVING THOUGHTS It was good to meet the D-Max EV again last week at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Standing at the Isuzu booth in the cavernous hall of the Impact Challenge Exhibition Center, the D-Max EV confirmed the message of the hour – electrification is here in all...
Intellectual property (IP) filings in the Philippines reached a record high in 2025, signaling stronger innovation activity driven by growth in patents, utility models, and industrial designs, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). In a statement on Tuesday,...
We have seen this pattern before. A crisis hits, and at first, people freeze. Then slowly, almost quietly, behavior starts to shift. What feels temporary begins to leave permanent marks. We saw it during the pandemic; we are seeing it again now with rising oil prices. The current oil shock is about...
Toyota Motor Philippines will offer free emergency roadside assistance from April 2 to 5, 2026, with support points to be activated across parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao during the Holy Week travel period. Participating dealer locations include Toyota Abad Santos, Toyota Alabang, Toyota...
Dividend remittances of government-owned and/or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 17.2 percent to ₱114.6 billion in 2025, driven by a sharp contraction in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) remittance after leading in two consecutive years. The latest data from the Bureau of the...
In Singapore, there’s a store known for offering luxury scents without breaking the bank, the Best Perfume Store. With more than 300 scent formulations, it has built a following for making familiar, high-end fragrance notes more accessible. Now, the brand is bringing that same promise to the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, March 30, announced that it has placed its operations on high alert amid an anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week exodus. With millions of Filipinos expected to head to provinces, pilgrimage sites, and vacation destinations, the PRC will...
The peso tumbled to a fresh record low on Monday, March 30, extending the persistent slide as regional risk aversion and energy-related vulnerabilities weighed on the currency. The peso depreciated by 14 centavos to close at ₱60.69 against the United States (US) dollar, surpassing the previous...
As nearly 48,000 public schools across the country stage their end-of-school-year (EOSY) ceremonies, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, March 30, issued a clear challenge to the Class of 2026: sustain the resilience that carried them through basic education and bring...
