Energizing growth: The role of fossil fuels in economic development
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
This writer has come up with a new series on “Energizing growth,” looking at the role of energy policies in helping sustain or curtail economic growth of countries.
The Marketplace set to open its 38th Philippine store at Parqal
THE Marketplace is opening its 38th Philippine store at Parqal in Aseana City in Parañaque City on Oct. 4.
For its grand opening, The Marketplace...
Banks’ loans to MSMEs fall short of 10% quota
PHILIPPINE BANKS failed to hit the mandated quota for small business loans in the first half of the year, data from the Bangko Sentral...
The Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Discussions on workers roles, AI
By Pia T. Manalastas
The 2023 Academy of Management (AoM) Annual Meeting — which was held in Boston, Massachusetts, from Aug. 4 to 8 — was the first...
Stocks decline as market awaits inflation report
STOCKS dropped on Monday as investors remained cautious as they await the release of September inflation data this week.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi)...
Peso drops vs dollar as market expects faster September inflation
THE PESO depreciated against the dollar on Monday due to expectation of faster September inflation.
The local currency closed at P56.775 versus the dollar on...
Franchisers see revenue growth of 10%-13% in 2024
THE Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) said the industry is expected to grow 10% to 13% next year, driven by the food, services and retail segments.
Investor confidence ‘solid’ despite FDI decline — DTI
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said investor confidence remains “solid” despite a decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, noting that locators...
Rice imports drop in Sept. as harvest starts
THE PHILIPPINES imported 2.49 million metric tons (MT) of rice in the year to date as of Sept. 21, down 18.1% from a year...
Marcos approval and trust ratings fall amid spiraling food, petroleum prices
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s approval rating fell by 15 points in September from a quarter earlier amid spiraling food prices.
Typhoon Koinu intensifies; provinces in northern Luzon under signal No. 1
TYPHOON KOINU, locally named Jenny, intensified over the Philippine Sea, forcing the state weather bureau to place more northern Luzon areas under wind signals.
In...
Fishermen’s safety at risk if trained as maritime warriors — lawmaker
A PHILIPPINE congressman on Monday opposed giving fishermen intelligence and security roles within the country’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea amid...