June building permit approvals decline 9%
APPROVED building permits fell by 9% year on year in June, as high interest rates dampened construction activity, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report on Thursday.
Silent Sanctuary to hold major concert, remaster old songs under Universal Records
AFTER OVER 20 YEARS in the music industry, OPM band Silent Sanctuary has returned to its original label, Universal Records, in anticipation of a...
And I’ll never have that recipe again
By Noel Vera
HOW to do a proper sequel? It used to be a silly question, but in this age of endless remakes, reboots, recycling of stories in one form or another, it’s almost become a major artistic question, if art can or has ever been considered major — was there a time in the 1960s and ’70s, or were we just fooling ourselves?
Stuff to Do (09/13/24)
AS long-form documentary program I-Witness marks its 25th year in 2024, it shall air a special series featuring powerful and uncommon stories of community heroism and selfless people on a mission.
San Miguel eyes partnership for Caticlan resort project
SAN MIGUEL Corp. (SMC) may seek a partner to develop a leisure resort near the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan, the company’s president...
Telcos, 2 agencies to build central data system for cyber, physical infra
THE PHILIPPINE Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) and its partner agencies in the government plan to establish a central data repository for the country’s...
Philippine hotels get tech boost with Converge Concierge
CONVERGE ICT Solutions, Inc. seeks to enhance guest experience and improve the operational efficiency of local hotels with the launch of the Converge Concierge...
Capital flows and the Philippines’ growth forecasts
By Diwa C. Guinigundo
Two days ago, the broadsheets reported that for June 2024, net inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) stood at $394 million, a huge 29%...
Peso down as CPI data dash hopes of big Fed cut
THE PESO depreciated against the dollar on Thursday after a surprise uptick in core US inflation for August dampened hopes for a big rate...
The race for dependability: Missed opportunities in the Philippines’ oil and gas industry
By Wong Chin Hean
AS GLOBAL ATTENTION shifts towards renewable energy and achieving net-zero emissions, the oil and gas industry’s potential to improve operational efficiency in meeting demand...
DoLE grants don’t provide pathway to sustainable work — UP academic
THE Department of Labor and Employment’s (DoLE) various livelihood grants exacerbate underemployment instead of providing a path to sustainable, quality jobs, a University of the...
BSP sets rules on compensation of NSSLA officials
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued guidelines on the compensation of trustees, officers, and employees of nonstock savings and loan associations (NSSLAs).
The...