<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> A reminder that we should never take high quality tea for granted. This Southampton based company has been inspiring the love and appreciation of high quality tea since 1986. Determined never to compromise on quality, no matter what economic situation the country is facing, has been no mean […]
Inflation cools to 4.1% in November
A vendor selling Christmas decorations waits for customers at a street market in Quezon City, Nov. 28, 2023. — REUTERS By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter HEADLINE INFLATION cooled to its slowest pace in 20 months in November […]
NG debt hits record P14.48T as of end-Oct.
MARI GIMENEZ-UNSPLASH THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt reached a record P14.48 trillion as of end-October, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Data released by the BTr on Tuesday showed that outstanding debt went up by […]
World Bank keeps PHL growth forecast for this year, 2024
People flock to Divisoria to shop ahead of the Christmas holidays. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN THE WORLD BANK maintained its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook for this year and 2024. In its latest Philippine Economic […]
Holiday spending unlikely to give ‘meaningful’ boost to full-year growth
Kids explore the lights installation at a shopping mall in Pasay City, Nov. 15, 2023.— PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE EXPECTED SURGE in household spending during the holiday season may not […]
ACEN partners with US firm for local RE projects
ACENRENEWABLES.COM ACEN Corp. has cleared another partnership with a US-based company to develop renewable energy projects in the Philippines. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Tuesday, the listed energy company said its executive committee had […]
Ayala energy platform urges responsible way of retiring coal plants
AYALA-LED ACEN Corp. has called for a responsible way of replacing traditional power plants with renewable energy sources to avoid supply disruptions. “Basically, to replace up in a responsible manner the coal, we need renewables — solar […]
Panlilio retires as PLDT president and chief executive
ALFREDO S. Panlilio is stepping down as president and chief executive officer of PLDT Inc. effective Jan. 1, 2024 as he retires for health reasons, the telecommunications company said on Tuesday. After Mr. Panlilio’s retirement, PLDT Chairman […]
Shell National Students Art Competition: Filipino strength highlighted in winning works
1 of 4 THE WINNING works in this year’s Shell National Students Art Competition were images of unsung heroes of Philippine society, from hardworking farmers and steadfast artisans to everyday Filipinos upholding cultural traditions. Following the post-pandemic […]
AirAsia parent plans potential IPO for Philippine operations
FASYAH HALIM-UNSPLASH By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter CAPITAL A Berhad, the parent firm of AirAsia Philippines, said it would continue to expand its funding sources including through an initial public offering (IPO) for its operations in […]