The opportunities of Investing in Art

<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> The world of investment is vast and varied, and one avenue that’s increasingly garnering attention is art investment. Far from being just beautiful objects to admire, artworks can also prove to be valuable assets that appreciate over time. However, investing in art isn’t as straightforward as buying […]

Diokno rejects legislated wage hike

A mural in Paco, Manila is seen on May 16, 2022. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALES By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter A P150 INCREASE in the daily minimum wage will likely stoke inflation, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said. “The implication of the P150 increase… will increase inflation […]

BoP deficit narrows in April

TIMIS ALEXANDRA-UNSPLASH THE PHILIPPINES’ overall balance of payments (BoP) position stood at a $148-million deficit in April, narrower than the $415-million gap in the same month a year ago. Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday showed the BoP gap in April was a reversal of […]

Economists lower 2023 inflation forecast

A man waits for customers at a sari-sari store in Quezon City, July 21, 2021. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCAS PRIVATE SECTOR economists lowered their inflation outlook for this year, with most expecting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to begin trimming policy rates by the fourth quarter of this year. […]