A Pig’s Tale
THE PIG is usually the centerpiece of our festivals as Filipinos, but have you ever thought about where they came from?
Building materials price growth in Metro Manila eases in June
PRICE GROWTH of construction materials in Metro Manila eased at both the wholesale and retail levels in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday.
Design contest calls on millennials to find ways to maximize Intramuros’ space
MILLENNIALS are being tapped to reimagine and come up with creative ideas on how to maximize spaces in Intramuros, Manila. The catch and the...
CitySavings Bank raises P5 billion from corporate note issuance
CITYSAVINGS Bank, Inc. has raised P5 billion from its corporate note issuance meant to finance its asset expansion.
Duterte to keep ties with China despite incursions — Palace
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte will keep friendly relations with China despite its incursions in the South China Sea, his spokesman said on Monday.
Gov’t body issues guidelines for conducting privacy impact assessments
By Danielle S. Cadiz
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and in preparation for the March 8, 2018 deadline for...
Domestic shipping to pick up slack as tariffs dampen international trade
DOMESTIC TRADE is expected to drive the growth of the shipping industry in the face of the US tariffs that are disrupting international trade,...
Preserving a 100-year legacy of banking
By J. Albert Gamboa
THE country’s first privately owned commercial bank, China Banking Corp. (China Bank), marked its 100th anniversary in August 2020. While preparing to celebrate its...
In Imelda Marcos’ world, wealth takes a backseat to power
TO AN international audience with a long memory, Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, is famous for the thousands of shoes that were seized when her husband Ferdinand was ousted from power. In global pop culture, her name became synonymous with excess and greed.
Converge targets up to P26-B revenue this year
LISTED fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. is expecting to hit P25 billion to P26 billion in gross revenue by the end of the year, up from P15.7 billion last year, as high demand continues.
Lazada PHL sees record sales from 11.11 event
LAZADA Philippines expects sales from its annual Nov. 11 shopping event on Sunday to double the previous year’s figure, as budget-conscious Filipino consumers flocked to the website to avail of massive discounts on a wide array of products ranging from gadgets to diapers.
Letran Knights rally to beat Arellano Chiefs
Games on Wednesday
(Filoil EcoOil Arena)
12 p.m. - UPHSD vs CSB
2:30 p.m. - JRU vs SSC-R
COLEGIO de San Juan de Letran whipped up a devastating...