SEC warns against two fraudulent investment operators

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued warnings to the public against investing in groups named E-Work Online Digital Marketing Services (Ework) and Quick Options.

T-bill rates seen to decline on BSP easing

TREASURY BILLS (T-bills) to be auctioned off this week will likely fetch lower rates following the 50-basis-point (bp) cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Black culture in fashion seeks to move from the runway to the control tower

MORE than 40 years after Beverly Johnson became the first black model to grace the cover of Vogue, the fashion industry is facing its own reckoning over racism and exclusion.

Philippines detects 20 new ASF outbreaks; 10,543 more pigs culled

THE Philippines reported 20 new outbreaks of the African Swine Fever (ASF), culling an additional 10,543 pigs, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).

Arthaland sets initial turnover of Cebu Exchange in fourth quarter

BOUTIQUE developer Arthaland Corp. is set to turn over the first 15 levels of its Cebu Exchange project to buyers by the fourth quarter of the year.

The Ford F-150 picks up where it left off

By Kap Maceda Aguila
FORD PHILIPPINES AVP for Communications Edward Joseph “EJ” Francisco recalls to “Velocity” how the brand’s full-size pickup F-150 had passed a “test of temperature 22 years ago” when it was first made available here. Surely, it sated the market need for a hefty and powerful people/cargo mover. Just as there was a healthy following for its equally large sibling in the Expedition, the F-150 resonated in car buyers who wanted a burly, capable (and well-appointed) hauler. It was in many ways a statement vehicle.

Brazil soy exporters unable to promise China coronavirus-free cargos

SÃO PAULO — Brazilian grain exporters should not give China the guarantees it requested that their cargoes are free of the novel coronavirus, as that would require extensive testing, according to ANEC, an association representing local grain traders.

Peso to rise on rate cut

THE PESO is seen to continue appreciating against the greenback as the surprise rate cut last week is expected to support market sentiment.

Bentley Flying Spur makes Robb Report Best Cars 2020 list

US LUXURY-LIFESTYLE magazine Robb Report named the Bentley Flying Spur as among its Best Cars of the Year for 2020, with the ultra-luxury vehicle making the media group’s 32nd Annual Best of the Best list.

Shares to fall on continued rise in COVID-19 cases

LOCAL SHARES are expected to maintain a downward bias this week as weak investor sentiment over rising cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients prevail.

Yields on gov’t debt decline on central bank’s move

YIELDS ON government securities (GS) ended lower last week following a surprise 50-basis-point (bp) cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday.

Cebu City to get more doctors as health system gets swamped

HEALTH authorities will send doctors to Cebu City, which has reverted to a strict lockdown, to help control a spike in coronavirus infections, according to the Department of Health (DoH).