Japanese companies remain to be the top source of investments, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. Photo shows Japanese and Philippine flags along the Ayala Bridge, Nov. 2, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN THE PHILIPPINE Economic […]
Auto sales up 18.6% in October but slip month on month
Vehicles are caught in rush hour traffic along EDSA, Oct. 27, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS NEW VEHICLE SALES jumped by an annual 18.6% in October but dipped by 1.3% from the previous month, an industry report […]
BSP urged to remain hawkish in next 2 years
Achieving the government’s 6-7% economic growth target this year could be a “tall order,” as consumer spending slows. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) should […]
Multilaterals list imperatives for PHL to sustain momentum
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN CONTINUED fiscal consolidation, implementation of reforms to boost private sector competition, and more investments in human capital are crucial if the Philippines wants to continue its strong growth momentum, according to multilateral lenders. World […]
PHL needs to boost digital infrastructure to ensure growth
PRESSFOTO-FREEPIK By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson and Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporters THE PHILIPPINES’ digital economy can be used as a catalyst to boost economic growth, but the government must ensure the development of digital infrastructure […]
MPTC continues to champion safer roads for children in celebration of World Children’s Day
COMMITMENT TO SAFER ROADS FOR CHILDREN. In solidarity with World Children’s Day, prominent structures by Metro Pacific Tollways located in north and south Luzon, and the Visayas were lit in blue to symbolize the company’s commitment to […]
Wish commemorates Disney’s past and present magic
LOS ANGELES — Wish, the new animated musical movie marking Walt Disney Co.’s 100th anniversary, reaches back to its modest beginnings to inspire future generations. The lavish folk tale draws from the song “When You Wish Upon […]
Disney’s Wish faces reality of post-pandemic Thanksgiving
RECENT box-office history is working against Walt Disney Co.’s newest film, the animated musical Wish. Thanksgiving has historically ranked among the most lucrative dates on Hollywood’s calendar, with studios releasing some of their biggest films as millions of American families gather for the long weekend. But a number of factors […]
Napoleon: The film’s fashion tells a story of its own, from cropped hair to ribbon chokers
By Tania Sheikhan JOAQUIN Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby in Napoleon. IN HIS epic historical drama, Ridley Scott depicts Napoleon Bonaparte’s career not only through a military lens but a romantic one, suggesting that Napoleon’s global […]
Denise Julia aims to level up Filipino R&B
A DEBUT album has been in the works for R&B singer-songwriter Denise Julia for over a year now, following the success of her viral single “NVMD.” After much anticipation, the album finally hit streaming platforms on Nov. […]