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ACEN RES partners with Xavier School Nuvali in shift to renewable energy
ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail electricity unit of ACEN, recently partnered with Xavier School Nuvali to fully transition the educational institution to 100% renewable energy. This strategic collaboration aligns with ACEN’s goal of supporting Philippine schools in their journey toward carbon neutrality and marks a significant milestone […]
PHL secures $1.5-B investment deals
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. speaks at the Philippine Business Forum in Melbourne, Australia, March 5. — NOEL PABALATE/ PPA POOL By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter AUSTRALIAN COMPANIES on Monday pledged $1.5 billion (around P86 billion) worth of investments to the Philippines, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. […]
BSP to cut rates by 25 bps in June — BofA Research
The main office of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila. — BW FILE PHOTO By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely begin its policy easing cycle with a 25-basis-point (bp) cut in June, Bank of America (BofA) Global Research said. In […]
Philippines ranks 2nd highest in legal, economic gender equality in SE Asia
The Manila City Hall clock tower is illuminated in purple as part of the local government’s observance of International Women’s Month, March 3. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN LEGAL AND ECONOMIC gender equality in the Philippines is the second highest in Southeast Asia, the World Bank said in a report. […]
Emerging markets’ assets at risk as more governments clash with central banks
CENTRAL BANK INDEPENDENCE is becoming an increasingly key battleground in emerging markets (EM), and one that bodes ill for currency and bond investors. The Thai baht has come under recurring pressure in recent weeks due to a standoff between the prime minister and policy makers over the timing of interest […]
Making music in the social media era
LOLA AMOUR, a Filipino pop rock band known for hits like “Fallen” and “Raining in Manila,” is one of many rising local musicians who attribute their success to online audiences and even virality. Social media, now cited as more integral to the music industry than ever, especially since the pandemic, […]
Actress Jaclyn Jose, 60
JACLYN JOSE in a scene from the film Ma’ Rosa for which she won the Best Actress award at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. JACLYN JOSE (née Mary Jane Guck), the only Filipina to have won an award from the Cannes Film Festival for Best Actress, passed away on March […]
Actress Jaclyn Jose, 59
JACLYN JOSE in a scene from the film Ma’ Rosa for which she won the Best Actress award at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. JACLYN JOSE (née Mary Jane Guck), so far the only Filipina to have won an award from the Cannes Film Festival for Best Actress, passed away on […]
Tan-led Alliance Global taps Meralco’s MPower for renewable energy
FREEPIK MANILA ELECTRIC Co. (Meralco) announced on Monday that its local retail electricity supplier MPower has signed a supply agreement with Tan-led Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) for the provision of renewable energy (RE) to its businesses. MPower will supply a total of 100 megawatts of renewable energy to AGI […]