MRT-3: Where did it all go wrong?
By Andrew J. Masigan
A lethal cocktail of bad engineering choices, politically driven decisions, and mismanagement made MRT-3 the mass-moving hazard it is today.
The series of errors started...
Understanding rice tariffication
By Laurence Go, Jessica Reyes Cantos, AJ Montesa, and Filomeno Sta. Ana III
We are firm in defending and asserting the rice tariffication reform despite the current transitional problems that it faces in its implementation. The reform will benefit both Filipino rice farmers and Filipino consumers.
Couple in P900-M ‘bitcoin scam’ nabbed
By Minde Nyl R. dela Cruz
THE Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a couple allegedly responsible for a multi-million scam involving bitcoin.
The...
PHL may go into recession — Diokno
THE Philippine economy could go into recession this year, central bank Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said on Sunday, as the coronavirus pandemic brings everything to a standstill.
Top 1000 firms show PHL growth story intact
By Leo Jaymar G. Uy
Research Head
THE NARRATIVE on the Philippines’ robust economic growth remains intact, judging from the strong earnings performance of the country’s...
Price of luxury condos in BGC skyrockets to all-time high — report
PRICES of high-end residential condominiums in key business districts soared to all-time highs last year, with units in Bonifacio Global City commanding as much...
Why everyone should vote for Chel Diokno
By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
I make a case for the candidacy of Jose Manuel I. Diokno, known as Chel to his friends. Chel is running for senator, but because he is unknown in Philippine politics, his awareness rating is low.
Ranks of super-rich set to grow in Philippines
THE number of super-rich Filipinos is likely to grow over a five-year period in line with a global trend, the annual wealth report from real estate consultant Knight Frank said.
ABS-CBN nears 10-year low as Duterte attacks continue
ABS-CBN Corp.’s shares are headed to a 10-year low after Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte continued his attacks on the television network he has accused of bias, urging its owners to sell before its franchise expires in March.
Trends in the food industry
By Andrew J. Masigan
The food service industry in the Philippines is growing at a phenomenal rate and everyone wants a part of it.
Funds released for pension arrears for AFP, PNP retirees
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in a statement Thursday, Aug. 9, said it has released the pension differential arrearages for retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Banks may face risks from virus
BANKS with large exposure to industries such as tourism may face risks amid the prolonged spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to an official of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).