THE PHILIPPINES has fallen behind in the annual competitiveness ranking of the World Economic Forum, marking its first step back in a decade. Read the full story.

Peso-dollar exchange rates

September 27, 2016 | 10:12 am

THE PESO yesterday sank to its weakest level against the dollar in more than seven years, dragged partly by political concerns at home, prompting central bank and other state economic officials to assure that the country has enough buffers to temper sharp movements. Read the full story.

Which Asia-Pacific cities are most sustainable?

September 26, 2016 | 9:50 am

Bank loans to real estate sector

September 26, 2016 | 9:50 am

BANKS handed out more loans to the real estate sector as of June from a year ago as credits for both housing and commercial property rose by a fifth, according to data the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released last weekend. Read the full story.

‘Imperial’ Metro Manila thrives on local revenue

September 23, 2016 | 1:35 pm

Insurance firm taps James Reid to persuade millennials to invest

September 23, 2016 | 12:04 am

THE PHILIPPINE BRANCH of Canadian insurance company and financial services provider, Manulife, has formally welcomed actor/singer James Reid as the newest addition to its stable of endorsers under the “Start your Story” campaign.

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Lola Basyang reminds us of our values

September 23, 2016 | 12:04 am

By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman

Theater
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Presented by PETA
Sept. 27 to 29
Star Theater, Star City, CCP Complex,
Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

IT HAS BEEN STAGED here and abroad perhaps a thousand times over the last 11 years — its production team has lost count — Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang has an appeal that never grows old.

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