FILINVEST REIT Corp. (FILRT) expects that 94% of its office building portfolio will soon transition to renewable energy (RE) sources, the Gotianun-led company said on Thursday. Filinvest Three in Muntinlupa City has qualified for the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) and seeks to be powered by 100% renewable energy by […]
Navigating the latest automotive trends
Photo from vectorjuice on Freepik As we continue on the highway of 2024, the automotive industry stands at the crossroads of innovations and shortages, with new challenges and opportunities that it may face in the coming months. This year promises to be filled with exciting developments, more sustainability options, and […]
Ayala Land eyes to finish merger with 34 subsidiaries by 2026
LISTED property developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) said it expects to finish the planned merger with its 34 subsidiaries by the first half of 2026. “We are looking to complete the transaction on or before the first half of 2026,” ALI Chief Finance Officer Augusto D. Bengzon said during the […]
Elantra N and IONIQ 5 N revealed at 2024 MIAS; now available for pre-booking
Elantra N Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH), in its second year at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), reveals the arrival of not just the Elantra N, but also the recently crowned 2024 World Performance Car of the Year, the IONIQ 5 N. The introduction of the N Brand furthers HMPH’s […]
On self-rated poverty and public policy: To err is divine
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN At the height of COVID-19 pandemic, OCTA Research (OCTA) began to issue statements on potential surges of the virus that somehow compelled the National Government to act. They started with eight research fellows, thus the name OCTA. Their regular reports covered projections on cases and details on […]
Tracking the progress of electric cars in the Philippines
Photo from Freepik As more vehicles are crossing our roads, air quality is deteriorating and greenhouse gas emissions are going up. In response, the automotive industry is pushing forward to decarbonize through electric vehicles (EVs). According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the sector is a major contributor to greenhouse […]
Barcelona is throwing tourists under the bus
By Tyler Cowen AS THE SUMMER tourism season approaches, a perennial question arises, and technology is giving it a novel twist: Is a place primarily for those who live there, or for the entire world? The latest salvo in this conflict comes from Barcelona. Bus No. 116 goes to Antoni […]
Of unwritten secret treaties
freepik An interesting issue brought up by that so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” is whether or not unwritten international agreements (i.e., verbal agreements between heads of States) are valid? Customary international law says yes. That is, at least from the perspective of the Philippines, assuming constitutional requirements are complied with. The Vienna […]
Integrating AI into hiring processes
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay By Dannah Majarocon WE are in a very interesting stage in the evolution of the workplace, with the various generations working cohesively together. You have your boomers, Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Zs. In response to the diverse needs and varying […]