REUTERS By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) should promptly disclose the cause of trading halts to ensure confidence in local financial markets, analysts said at the weekend after the bourse halted trading for two hours on Jan. 3 due to a technical glitch. “Prolonged trading […]

From left are Shell Real Estate Program Manager Pol Atuelan, Shell Real Estate EV Portfolio Asia Manager Millicent Ngo, Shell Engineering Manager Ronald Gatbonton, Shell Head of E-Mobility and Innovations Jolo Valdez, Shell Mobility Vice-President Randy Del Valle, NEO CEO Raymond Rufino, NEO President Charlie Rufino, NEO Co-Managing Director and […]

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter MORE Philippine real estate may be converted into housing and retail spaces this year as property developers repurpose out-of-date buildings, according to JLL. “With many buildings now out of date — if not yet out of use — and others simply failing to generate suitable […]

1 of 2 SOME people are entering 2024 in much better shape than they were in last year. Ailene Solitas was spiraling into depression after her mother died, spending days in isolation. Then, as she told BusinessWorld in an interview, she heard about a program which was looking for applicants […]

1 of 2 TECHNOLOGY BRAND Honor and luxury lifestyle brand Porsche Design announced a strategic partnership to “create cutting-edge smart devices that combine exceptional design and advanced technology.” “Honor’s human-centric design melds with Porsche Design’s brand philosophy to create intelligent luxury products that will accelerate the mobile lifestyle of tech […]

By Mariedel Irish U. Catilogo, Researcher INVESTORS bought shares of Jollibee Food Corp. (JFC) last week after the Philippine fast-food chain said it would boost its capital commitment in the Tim Ho Wan brand. A total of 2.55 million shares worth P650.46 million were traded on Jan. 2 to 5, […]

UNTIL the rise of online retail, you might have been forgiven for thinking that all apparel was shipped in burlap sacks. Those wanting their garment spending to be sustainable these days can take comfort in reusable wooden hangers, paper shopping bags, and recycled fibers. The only glimpse of plastic in […]

PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN In March of 2012, Brother Armin Luistro, then the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) was the Keynote Speaker at the Annual Membership meeting of the Philippine Business for Education. The theme was “The State of Basic Education: Gaining Ground.” In his speech, he articulated as […]

PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI MOTOR PHILIPPINES LATE LAST YEAR, Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) unveiled a brand installation featuring the all-new Santa Fe at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) — specifically the C1 Park Bonifacio High Street (BHS). Part of the festivities under “NYE At The 5th,” the City Government of […]

MATT ARTZ–UNSPLASH DMCI Power Corp. seeks to complete its 12-megawatt (MW) onshore wind project on Semirara Island in Antique province by yearend, its top official said. The company, a unit of DMCI Holdings, Inc., has invested $1 million per megawatt for the construction of its first renewable energy project, DMCI […]