BDO eyes P5B from second ASEAN sustainability bonds
BDO UNIBANK, Inc, (BDO) is looking at raising P5 billion from peso-denominated Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sustainability bonds, it said in a...
No reason to be complacent: Sweatshops and Pope Francis
By Bernardo M. Villegas
The Pope in his Message on the 2023 World Day for the Poor has raised the standards for helping the poor.
Most Filipinos saw easy credit in 2023, Digido survey shows
EIGHT of 10 Filipinos thought credit was accessible in 2023 even as borrowings fell, according to a survey by Digido.
Of the 80%, 38% said...
Russian billionaire and Sotheby’s fight over ‘the lost Leonardo’ painting
SOTHEBY’S abused its “privilege, power and reputation” to help dupe a Russian billionaire out of millions of dollars as he amassed a world-class art...
Defying China within ASEAN: Pursuing PHL’s balancing policy against Chinese maritime expansion in the...
By Renato Cruz De Castro
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is the quintessential intergovernmental organization catering to its member-states’ national interests. It has no enforcement mechanisms. It...
Artists bring human richness at times of strife — and need to be allowed...
By Lowell Gasoi
THE CURRENT Israel-Hamas war has dominated the news for the past few months. As reports of military machinations and diplomatic efforts have gained attention,...
Startup movement seeks e-commerce community to support growth
THE e-commerce industry in the Philippines needs to build a strong community of skilled entrepreneurs, alongside tech talent and regulators, to support its growth, according to an industry player.
Private credit has even more reasons to thrive in Asia
By Shuli Ren
THE Federal Reserve’s rapid interest-rate hikes in 2023 and tough regulations on banks have put private credit on the roadmap to becoming an asset...
A fantastical, dreamlike swan song
IT IS impossible to watch this film without wondering why it came to exist. The great Hayao Miyazaki, the 82-year-old co-founder of the beloved animation company Studio Ghibli, came out of retirement yet again to deliver his “final” film, The Boy and the Heron.
Ajinomoto pilots incentivized recycling program for sari-sari stores
AJINOMOTO Philippines Corp. (APC) on Monday introduced its first SariCycle single-use plastic (SUP) collection and incentive program for sari-sari stores in Quezon City to...
Lack of priority on business education poses challenge for young Filipino entrepreneurs — Siklab
THE Philippine government needs to prioritize entrepreneurial education to address the challenges hindering young individuals from venturing into business careers, a development consultancy group...
Meralco battles Phoenix for the twice-to-beat edge in quarters
A COVETED Top 4 ranking with twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals is within sight for both Meralco and Phoenix.