The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggested the creation of a comprehensive database of Philippine-U.S. trade, particularly investments, to further boost the economic ties of both nations. CSIS Southeast Asia Program research associate Japhet Quitzon said there is a need to develop a comprehensive database on the US investments resulting in employment advantages…
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael Ricafort said the country’s employment date is expected to improve further from seasonal demands during the Christmas holidays. “The pick up in manufacturing and other production activities in preparation for the seasonal increase in demand for the Christmas season could have improved the latest employment data,” Ricafort said….
PetPal, the first pet care super app in the Philippines, is introducing home vaccinations as the newest service on their petcare app! The launch of this new service comes in time for National Pet Wellness Month this October, which reminds pet parents to prioritize routine veterinary check-ups and preventive care to keep pets healthy and…
Mench Dizon, Country Head, YGG Pilipinas, delivers her opening remarks. Gaming in the Web3 era saw significant evolution since its inception from mainly driven by play-to-earn (P2E) models to a dramatic shift towards more balanced “play-and-earn” approaches that prioritize engaging gameplay with earning opportunities. The shift addresses the sustainability challenges of pure P2E models, especially…
Moody’s Analytics said in its Weekly Asia Pacific Economic Preview that the Philippine economy is expected to slow to 5.7% year-on-year in the September quarter from 6.3% in the June quarter because of internal and external pressures. The report said private consumption was muted in the previous quarter as the Monetary Board’s decision to cut…
MSpectrum Inc. and Emperador Distillers, Inc. have teamed up to provide the solar power requirement in the latter’s Laguna manufacturing plants. In photo are (L-R) Anglo Watsons Glass, Inc. President Alec M. Tempongko, MSpectrum President and CEO Ma. Cecilia M. Domingo, Emperador Distillers President and CEO Winston S. Co and MSpectrum COO Patrick Henry T….
Meralco line crews on 24/7 alert to respond to any emergencies and restore power during the Undas holiday break. With the long weekend in observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, most of us take time to gather with our families and friends to visit our dearly departed and honor them. We cook…
Creating high-quality yet shareable content and moments has never been easier with Galaxy AI, now available in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy Tab S10+ | Ultra. From AI applications that bring your imagination to life to functions that take your content creation and artistry to the next level, get to know these Galaxy…
The Philippines registered nearly P1.03 billion in foreign direct investment inflows in September, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. The BSP said net inflows in September were 92% higher ($491.82 million) than the net inflows posted in August 2024 (US$533.95 million). “Transactions on foreign investments registered with the BSP, through authorized agent…
MPower, the local retail electricity supplier of the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has signed a retail supply agreement with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) for two beverage manufacturing plants located in Muntinlupa City and Sto. Tomas, Batangas. As part of the partnership, PCPPI was also invited to participate in other MPower programs…