Inflation likely eased further in November, a BusinessWorld poll showed. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter HEADLINE INFLATION likely eased further in November amid lower pump prices, a slower rise in food costs […]
AMLC says gov’t agencies continue to implement action plans vs dirty money
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT agencies continue to ramp up efforts to address strategic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing efforts to ensure it exits the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “gray list” by January, […]
More foreign chambers oppose PPA’s proposal to hike storage fees
COURTESY OF ICTSI MORE FOREIGN CHAMBERS are opposing the Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) proposal to increase storage fees, saying this is ill-timed. British Chamber of Commerce Philippines Executive Director Chris Nelson said the PPA’s proposal to hike […]
MPTC looks to tap local, foreign banks to reduce debt before IPO
METRO PACIFIC Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is looking to tap local and foreign banks as it seeks to raise fresh funds after putting its planned initial public offering (IPO) on hold, its top official said. “The general outlook […]
Pharrell Williams takes Louis Vuitton to Hong Kong harbor runway
1 of 4 HONG KONG — Pharrell Williams took to Hong Kong for his second Louis Vuitton runway outing, showcasing the label’s latest menswear designs on a runway overlooking the city’s harbor at night. (See the show […]
China, Chongqing, Changan (Part 1): Swinging for the fences
Talk Box By Kap Maceda Aguila 1 of 6 The China automaker has lofty global aspirations, and the numbers show them UNDERSTANDABLY, there are now loftier aspirations for Changan Auto in the Philippines when it […]
Megaworld partners with Suntrust to develop new township project in Palawan
MEGAWORLD Corp. is allocating P7 billion for the development of its new township property project that will rise in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan within the next five years. The listed property developer has partnered with its wholly owned unit Suntrust Properties, Inc. for the development of the six-hectare Baytown Palawan, […]
Annyeong, KG Mobility PHL!
Wayfarer By Angel Rivero Posing with KG Mobility vehicles are (from second from left): TCCCI Executive Director Selene Yu, TCCCI Senior AVP and Director for National Sales Services Chris Yu, KG Mobility Philippines Brand Head […]
Going gold
1 of 9 TRADITIONALLY, 25th anniversaries were celebrated with silver gifts. For designer Francis Libiran’s he seems to look forward to another 25 years, building up to a golden anniversary. Hardly a trace of silver was seen […]
Development of energy, data center infrastructure to boost real estate sector
FREEPIK THE DEVELOPMENT of renewable energy and data center infrastructure in the country is expected to drive the real estate sector’s growth next year, according to real estate services firm Santos Knight Frank. “Globally, the need for […]