Health tech platform mWell wins at 2023 Global Mobile Awards

METRO Pacific Investments Corp.’s (MPIC) health technology platform mWell bagged a trophy at the 2023 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards. The app won the Best Mobile...

Palace to ‘follow’ Comelec inquiry on 2016 polls

MALACAÑANG on Wednesday said it will leave the matter of possible election violations in the 2016 polls to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Senate Majority...

Nestlé to export malt from Batangas plant

By Arra B. Francia, Reporter NESTLÉ Philippines, Inc. is looking to export processed malt to other countries once the company opens its new facility in...

Rediscount rates down following BSP cut

REDISCOUNT RATES have been lowered following the latest rate cut from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and as part of the central bank’s additional regulatory relief for financial institutions due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

Energy dep’t preparing Recto Bank gas contract

THE Department of Energy (DoE) said on Tuesday that it is preparing the service contract covering the resumption of exploration at Recto Bank, which it hopes will help make up for the impending loss of the nearly depleted Malampaya gas field. 

German ballet choreographer smears critic with dog excrement, newspapers say

BERLIN — Arts critics are used to trashing sub-par performances with negative reviews, but they are rarely on the receiving end of an all-too-literal...

Green buildings represent $24.7-trillion investment opportunity — IFC report

GREEN BUILDINGS offer a $24.7-trillion investment opportunity in emerging markets, including the Philippines, according to a report by the International Finance Corp. (IFC).

The world needs an effective WTO more than ever

THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the World Trade Organization, Roberto Azevedo, recently said he was stepping down early. Exasperation over the WTO’s diminished standing appears to have been a factor. That’s understandable. Step by step, governments have pushed an institution with an essential role in promoting global growth toward complete irrelevance.

US liquor industry sees no impact from legal weed

IT’S BEEN a persistent notion as marijuana restrictions across the US ease: Weed is bad for the alcohol industry because consumers who have access to legal cannabis drink less.

More companies studying REIT as funding option

THE new rules on real estate investment trust (REIT) is starting to attract businesses outside traditional property developers, as operators of toll roads and airports have begun studying the potential of such fund-raising tool.

China says Philippine-US tag team to worsen South China Sea tension

A PHILIPPINES-US tag team against China would worsen tensions in the South China Sea, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, after Washington committed to give Manila $500 million (P29.3 billion) in military aid.

Arts & Culture (11/25/20)

AS the current pandemic has disrupted lives, the children’s interactive museum Museo Pambata encourages children to be the beacon of light by reviving the Star of Hope, a “do-it-yourself” star which will ignite a child’s imagination as they dress up the star frame.