FREDERICK GO — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALES THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) and the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDSHC) expressed their support on Tuesday for the appointment of former Robinsons Land Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Frederick D. Go as the investment czar. In a joint statement, […]
St. Peter’s centerpiece to get makeover in time for 2025 Holy Year
ST. PETER’S BALDACHIN — WIKIPEDIA VATICAN CITY — A giant bronze canopy at the center of St. Peter’s Basilica will get its first major makeover in more than 260 years to restore its luster in time for Holy Year celebrations in 2025, the Vatican said on Thursday. Experts will spend […]
Poorer countries will find it harder to get richer
FOR THE BILLIONS of people around the world who live in countries that are not yet fully economically developed, I have some disturbing news: The very last chance for their nations to reach developed status might come in this generation. And I do mean “very last chance.” Economists used to […]
Kickstarting future entrepreneurs: The growing virtual assistant industry in the PHL
NICK MORRISON-UNSPLASH By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS (EAs) who work virtually in the Philippines can kick start the next generation of entrepreneurs once given direct exposure to C-level tasks and employer support, according to an industry player. With previous experience as an executive in the business process […]
UnionBank allocates P11B of stock rights proceeds from 2023 for loans
BW FILE PHOTO UNION BANK of the Philippines, Inc. (UnionBank) has allotted P10.96 billion of the P11.82-billion net proceeds from its stock rights offer last year for loans. The lender used more than 90% of the proceeds for loans, while the rest was infused into its digital arm, Union Digital […]
Cebu Landmasters expands hospitality portfolio with opening of lyf Cebu City
LISTED property developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) expanded its hospitality portfolio with the opening of lyf Cebu City hotel on Tuesday. In a regulatory filing, the company said that lyf Cebu City offers 159 rooms with various sizes, including studio queen, studio twin, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom units. The newly opened […]
British conductor Jan Latham-Koenig charged with child sexual offenses
LONDON — Acclaimed British conductor Jan Latham-Koenig has been charged by police in London with child sexual offenses, authorities said on Friday. Mr. Latham-Koenig, 70, was arrested at Victoria train station in London on Wednesday and charged the following day with arranging or facilitating a child sexual offense and sexual […]
The Ease of Paying Taxes Act — a boon or a bane?
VECTORJUICE-FREEPIK Congress has enacted another piece of legislation meant to boost business in the country. It promotes fairness and modernization of tax administration. Will the Ease of Paying Taxes Act truly ease the burden of paying taxes? Or will it meet the same fate as the Ease of Doing Business […]
Inclusive and collaborative digital upskilling sought for MSMEs
JASON GOODMAN-UNSPLASH By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter DIGITAL upskilling for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can breed an inclusive movement nationwide with public-private collaborations and infrastructure investments. “Those MSMEs in rural areas often lack access to digital tools and knowledge which puts them at a disadvantage compared to […]
Philippine Senate may discuss anti-fraud bill in plenary this month
FREEPIK A SENATE BILL that seeks to impose harsher penalties on online investment scammers, phishers and other schemes of fraud is expected to reach the plenary for debates when the chamber resumes session on Jan. 22, according to a senator. Senator Mark A. Villar, who heads the Senate committee on […]