CEOs prefer partnerships and alliances to access new markets
By Mary Jade T. Roxas-Divinagracia
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” -- Helen Keller
This is PwC Philippines’ third consecutive year as Knowledge Partner...
Comedy legend Jerry Lewis, 91
WASHINGTON – Veteran Hollywood comedian Jerry Lewis, who died Sunday aged 91, perfected a goofy brand of slapstick that endeared him to millions over...
Bangko Sentral monitoring crowdfunding platforms
By Melissa Luz T. Lopez,
Senior Reporter
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is not yet keen on imposing rules on crowdfunding as the platform remains...
‘Lest we forget’
By Arjan P. Aguirre
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the publication of “Recessional” -- an enigmatic poem written by the great English novelist and poet, Rudyard...
Taylor Swift goes blank on social media, sending her fans into frenzy
LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift, one of the most popular celebrities on social media, wiped all her accounts on Friday, sending fans into a...
Metro Manila condominium rents fall, selling prices plateau
Condominium vacancy rates across Metro Manila’s central business districts rose in the second quarter and will likely pick up further in the next 12...
Tax court grants smaller P17-M refund to Deutsche services unit
By Kristine Joy V. Patag,
Reporter
THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has granted P17 million of tax refund to Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte. Ltd. after...
Peso seen sideways ahead of US reports
THE PESO will likely trade sideways versus the greenback this week amid geopolitical noise offshore and bets of softer key US economic reports.
The peso...
Gokongwei finds more ways to build hotel empire in Mindanao
By Maya M. Padillo, Correspondent
DAVAO CITY — Robinsons Land Corp. is set to open its budget Go Hotels branch in Iligan City by the...
Hong Kong property investors go trophy hunting in London despite Brexit
LONDON — Chinese investment in London commercial property has more than trebled since before Britain voted to leave the European Union, most of it...
BSP official sees room for steady policy
FASTER economic growth last quarter leaves more room for the central bank to maintain interest rates for now and, coupled with slow inflation, should...
Local banks open to foreigners, but await offers they can’t refuse
Krista A. M. Montealegre, National Correspondent
FOREIGN PARTIES wanting a piece of the action in one of Asia’s best growth stories have found the Philippines’ banking sector a tough nut...