THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) gross borrowings rose nearly a third to P1.42 trillion in the first semester, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. Data from the BTr showed that the NG’s gross borrowings in the first […]
IMF to hold consultation mission in PHL in Sept.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo in Washington, United States, September 4, 2018. — REUTERS/YURI GRIPAS//FILE PHOTO THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold its annual discussions with the Philippines starting in September, an official said. IMF […]
Deficit-to-GDP ratio still a concern, analysts say
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE deficit-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio may have slipped as of end-June, but analysts said it is still a cause for concern as it should […]
Pump price hikes may affect inflation downtrend
An attendant puts up new fuel prices on the board at a gas station in Paco, Manila, Aug. 8, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR /EDD GUMBAN THE SERIES of fuel price hikes this month may likely reverse or […]
Listed telco, tech firms seen to sustain growth in earnings
BW FILE PHOTO LISTED telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT) companies are expected to deliver higher results for the second semester on increasing demand for data and the growing adoption of digital transformation, analysts said. “Our […]
Lancôme returns to the Philippines
1 of 3 LANCÔME is returning to the Philippines through a Greenbelt pop-up, but also through online channels and future stand-alone stores. Lancôme had previously been in the Philippines, distributed through a luxury department store, but had […]
Meralco exceeds renewables capacity target
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) said it had surpassed its target renewable energy (RE) contracts with an equivalent capacity of 1,880 megawatts (MW) as part of its long-term sustainability strategy. In a media release over the weekend, the […]
Get a moisturizing pop of color with these tinted lip balm recommendations
Makeup Review 1 of 4 Perfect for low-maintenance beauty lovers By Zsarlene B. Chua IF YOU ask me which color cosmetics are non-negotiables in my routine it’s these three things — tinted sunscreen, loose powder, […]
Maynilad’s Muntinlupa plant nearly done
MAYNILAD Water Services, Inc. said the construction of its water treatment plant in Muntinlupa is 80% complete and is expected to produce 50 million liters per day (MLD) of additional water by the end of this year. […]
Filinvest City offers free charging station for EVs
THE FILINVEST group has launched the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Filinvest City, Alabang as part of its sustainability efforts. Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) Director Michael Edward T. Gotianun said on the sidelines of the […]