November 25, 2024
Toby’s Sports triumphs at Retail Asia Awards
Setting the standard in sports retail: Toby’s Sports wins Sporting Goods Retailer of the Year, highlighting legacy of innovation, growth and unmatched customer loyalty Toby’s Sports, the Philippines’ leading sports retailer, proudly announces its victory as the Sporting Goods Retailer of the Year — Philippines at the prestigious Retail Asia Awards 2024. This recognition follows […]
November 25, 2024
Current account deficit seen to widen
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Marcos Marcos Mark from Pixabay By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES’ current account deficit (CAD) is seen to widen further, which could put pressure on the currency, ANZ Research said. In a report released on Monday, ANZ said it expects the country’s current account deficit to widen […]
November 25, 2024
Small Philippine firms fail to scale in absence of capital
A vendor waits for customers at a stall inside Commonwealth Market, Quezon City, Nov. 22, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter EVA P. GOZON, 36, withdrew her life insurance fund and combined it with her bonus from her job as an outsourcing agent to fund her fried siopao business […]
November 25, 2024
PHL still eyes re-inclusion in JPMorgan bond index
BW FILE PHOTO THE PHILIPPINES may find it difficult to reenter JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s widely tracked emerging market bond index (EMBI) by next year if investor issues remain unresolved, the National Treasurer said. “That’s difficult. Let’s just say that we are trying to address all the issues that the investors raise, which include liquidity […]
November 25, 2024
PHL seeks to attract investments from ASEAN pension funds
Infrastructure is one of the key sectors that is expected to attract more investment. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN THE PHILIPPINES is eyeing to secure investments from other pension funds in Southeast Asia, which has around $1.3 trillion in collective assets, the top official of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said. This as the […]
November 25, 2024
Puregold CinePanalo full-length films, streaming-ready with Terminal Six collaboration
Puregold CinePanalo collaborates with Terminal Six Post to elevate Filipino films to global streaming standards, showcasing world-class Filipino storytelling. L-R: Director Chris Cahilig, Puregold Senior Marketing Manager Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, T6 President Chad Vidanes, Treasurer Wesley Yap, and COO Cyril Bautista After having produced stellar films in its first iteration, Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival takes it […]
November 25, 2024
Different brands, different markets: Aligning your portfolio strategy with customer segments
Acumen’s Growth Accelerator™ service offers the tools, methodology, and expert team needed to help businesses with diverse product or service offerings develop a strategic roadmap for sustainable commercial growth. Companies with diverse products or services must have a roadmap that will direct the commercial mix development plan A portfolio strategy is a high-level approach to […]
November 25, 2024
Mr. Christmas’ songs usher in the theater’s holidays
1 of 4 THE MAN whose image and songs have come to mark the beginning of the country’s Christmas season (usually memes teasing his reappearance start appearing just before Sept. 1) is also bringing the holidays early to the theater as Repertory Philippines (Rep) opens Going Home to Christmas — A Jose Mari Chan Musical, […]
November 25, 2024
Jungo Pinoy offers live sports, telenovelas, K-dramas for free
WHOOPI GOLDBERG and international streaming media company Jungo TV have launched All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) which airs live sports match. JUNGO PINOY, the local arm of the global streaming service of Los Angeles-based media company Jungo TV, is working on making quality entertainment accessible to Filipinos this year by offering a free library of […]
November 25, 2024
MPIC water unit sets P5-B capex for 2025
FOR THIS YEAR, Metro Pacific Water is targeting revenues of P4.3 billion, higher than last year’s P3.5 billion. — METROPACIFICWATER.COM By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter METRO PACIFIC Water (MPW) is allocating P5 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget next year, primarily for the construction of a new desalination plant. “Spending is higher this year […]
November 25, 2024
Millions of UK tourists could face new visitor levies as councils seek to fund services
Tourists visiting the UK may soon be asked to pay local visitor levies as councils consider introducing overnight stay charges to support services strained by over-tourism. The move follows similar measures in European destinations like Berlin and Barcelona and aims to address the challenges posed by record visitor numbers in popular areas. Nearly half of […]
November 25, 2024
Enforced office mandates drive workers to seek flexible roles
A growing number of workers are leaving companies imposing rigid office attendance requirements, according to new research. Recruiters report a significant surge in job applications from employees at firms mandating full-time office attendance, with two-thirds of recruiters surveyed noticing this trend. The findings, from a study commissioned by flexible workspace provider IWG, reveal that stricter […]
