Salmon, the leading fintech company committed to expanding financial inclusion and innovation in Southeast Asia, has been awarded Best Fintech Start-Up Company in the Philippines at the prestigious Global Business Outlook (GBO) Awards 2024. This award further solidifies Salmon’s position as a leader in financial innovation and inclusion within the country and highlights its potential […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparent and transformative leadership as he led the Ceremonial Endorsement of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms Roadmap 2024-2028 in Malacañan Palace. “With this roadmap, we give a clear mandate of ensuring that the money entrusted to us by the people serves a purpose that […]
Malls are a go-to place for pets and their fur parents in the Philippines, a country where – per Statista in August 2024 – 6.6% of households own a cat and over 11 million people have a dog. Here are the pet policies of some of the country’s malls: Be mindful of pets SM […]
On Sept. 18, the Asian Consulting Group (ACG) will celebrate its 13th anniversary, reflecting on its growth, innovation, and commitment to global tax reform. Headed by its Chief Tax Advocate and Senior Advisor Mon Abrea, ACG has achieved many things throughout its storied history. Founded in 2011 as the Abrea Consulting Group, ACG grew into […]
Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) wins anew at the 2024 Stevie International Business Awards®, reaffirming its position as a sustainable REIT. FILRT earned a Gold Stevie® Award in the Sustainability Product of the Year – Asia, Australia, & New Zealand category. This accolade follows FILRT’s previous achievement in 2023, when it earned a bronze title for […]
CAR ENTHUSIASTS attend the Manila International Auto Show in Pasay City, April 4, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter PHILIPPINE automotive sales grew by an annual 6.6% in August, despite a decline in passenger car sales, according to an industry report. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers […]
Consumer spending is expected to accelerate ahead of the holiday season. Christmas decorations are now up at a shopping mall in Antipolo, Rizal, Sept. 16, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES’ credit rating may be upgraded if the economy grows faster than expected, S&P Global Ratings […]
BW FILE PHOTO THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could reduce local banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) to as low as 7% this year, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said. “While we expect the central bank to continue cutting rates in the coming months, we believe BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. is also […]
Students wade through floods along Taft Avenue in Manila, Aug. 31, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN AROUND 44% of young Filipinos expect future generations to be “worse off than today,” amid rising concern over climate change, education and lack of jobs, according to a survey by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Results of […]
JBDODANE-FLICKR DEVELOPERS have committed about P250 billion to construct 158 accommodation projects, totaling 40,084 room keys, signifying strong confidence in the tourism sector, according to the 2024 Philippine Accommodation Pipeline Report. “That 40,000 room keys equate to approximately P250-billion commitment over the following years,” Alfred Lay, director for hotels, tourism, and leisure at Leechiu Property […]