PCC clears DoubleDragon’s acquisition of MerryMart shares
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved DoubleDragon Corp.’s (DD) proposed acquisition of shares in MerryMart Consumer Corp., issuing its decision ahead of the...
Ena Mori presents two sides of an emotional journey
FOR Filipino-Japanese artist Ena Mori, it’s possible to use different styles and voices to express one’s emotional vulnerability. This is reflected in how her...
Equinix eyes expansion of PHL data centers to meet rising demand
GLOBAL DIGITAL infrastructure firm Equinix, Inc. said it is ready to expand the capacity of its existing data centers in the Philippines to capture...
Songs for Selina and the unspoken truths in the music industry
WITH its harrowing yet grounded portrayal of the music industry’s grim realities, Songs for Selina is set to open new conversations about the struggles...
Philippine banks’ profit growth may slow on narrowing margins
PHILIPPINE BANKS’ profit growth could slow down this year as the interest rate environment normalizes and with geopolitical risks adding more uncertainty to already...
The Iran War is forcing the Gulf to choose: Fight it or take it
ONE LESS EXPECTED development since the US and Israel unleashed an air war on Iran last weekend has been the distribution of the Iranian response.
Peso down for sixth straight day on prolonged Iran conflict
THE PESO extended its losing streak against the dollar on Thursday as the conflict in the Middle East continues to rattle markets.
The local unit...
The Philippines at the crossroads of global risk
By Ron F. Jabal
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 reads less like a warning and more like a diagnosis. Its central finding is stark. The...
Philippines records second-lowest score among eight Asian markets in financial well-being index
THE PHILIPPINES had the second-lowest score out of eight markets in Asia in an index that aims to measure financial confidence and preparedness.
Prudential plc’s...
The reality of today
By Maria Victoria Rufino
It may take a long time to process and to reach the point of awakening. Then we discover what is important in life —...
Legislator claims 160 votes for nat’l minimum wage
HOUSE SUPPORT for a national minimum wage bill numbers 160 legislators, a party-list representative said.
In a statement, Rep. Elijah R. San Fernando said the...
Grievance mechanism is reactive communication
By Rey Elbo
I’m the human resource (HR) manager of a non-unionized factory. This week, a disgruntled worker says he’s filing a formal grievance against his manager....