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BUDGET SECRETARY Amenah F. Pangandaman anticipates a rebound in infrastructure spending in the next two months, following an expected dip in April due to the election ban.
THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange’s (PSE) target of six initial public offerings (IPOs) this year may no longer be achievable due to uncertainties related to US tariffs, according to analysts.
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) said its operations are unlikely to be affected by new US tariffs, but its Mexico operations may face market impact. “It is too early to tell ...
MANILA ELECTRIC Co. (Meralco) remains focused on lowering power rates and ensuring supply reliability, its chairman said on Thursday, amid continued scrutiny following the renewal of its franchise.
As the Vatican prepares for the secret meeting of cardinals who will pick a successor to Pope Francis, forget — to some extent — what you may have learned from Conclave, last year’s hit movie ...
LISTED property developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) is targeting to raise P55 billion in fresh funds this year to settle debt and support its expansion. “We have a very busy year ahead of us. This year, ...
POP ARTISTS Pamungkas and Scrubb, from Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand respectively, will be coming together onstage for the first time in the concert #GNN10 Presents: Pamungkas and Scrubb ...
EAST WEST Banking Corp. (EastWest Bank) is bullish on sustained double-digit profit growth this year, barring any external shocks amid the uncertain global economic environment caused by the policy ...
THE Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) labor union said its proposal for a P1,200 daily minimum wage is intended to give workers nationwide a family living wage in the face of rising prices. “Every worker has ...
PHILIPPINE BANKS are expected to post a rapid increase in retail loans over the next three years, which could boost their margins but pose asset quality risks, Moody’s Ratings said. “Retail lending in ...