Child deaths will rise this year as aid cuts reverse progress, says Gates
LONDON — Around 200,000 more children will likely die before their fifth birthday this year than in 2024 as international aid cuts undermine decades...
BSP: Slow growth raises rate cut odds
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY will likely undershoot the target this year amid spending cuts and weak investor sentiment due to the graft scandal, increasing the possibility of further easing this month, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said.
PHL may grow below target until 2027
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is expected to miss the government’s growth targets this year until 2027, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said.
‘Generational fluency’ a must for workplaces, say experts
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES’ workplace policies must leverage open communication and flexibility to manage employees of different age groups, which could help boost firms’ productivity and competitiveness, experts said.
PHL property market resilient amid challenges — Santos Knight Frank
THE PHILIPPINE real estate sector is expected to remain resilient despite ongoing political controversies, presenting opportunities for developers to reset strategies and increase transparency in their projects, according to Santos Knight Frank (SKF).
Repower acquires 95% stake in Bukidnon hydropower project
RENEWABLE ENERGY developer Repower Energy Development Corp. is expanding its hydropower portfolio with the acquisition of a P6.3-billion facility in Maramag, Bukidnon.
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S&P Global affirms PLDT ‘BBB’ rating, cites controlled capex
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS has affirmed PLDT Inc.’s “BBB” credit rating with a stable outlook, citing the company’s sustained and moderating capital intensity, which is...
Growing gold from malunggay — An entrepreneur’s guide
By RJ Ledesma
There’s a gold rush in Filipino herbal supplements. Driven by research revealing the health benefits of malunggay (moringa) first and foremost, but also cancer-fighting...
AI can aid creative process but can’t replace human touch, says art school dean
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) can help streamline workflows for creatives, but the human touch is essential for fundamentals like design theory and conceptualization, according to...
Term deposits fetch lower yields on inflation, BSP easing bets
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) seven-day term deposits fetched a lower average rate on Wednesday on strong demand and expectations of benign November...
Designing cocktails
THERE’S something cool about Yun Shen Koh, whose bar Backdoor Bodega got listed as one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2022 and 2024....
Same roads, shared rules, shared accountability
By Marvin Tort
The situation on our roads has moved from confusion to outright chaos. At the center of the issue now are light electric vehicles (LEVs),...