Iris Gonzales – The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized by the Asia CEO Awards for its service improvements, particularly ease of doing business efforts. Amon…
Non-residents can now invest in BSP securities
Lawrence Agcaoili – The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — To absorb excess liquidity in the financial system, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has decided to allow trust entities (TEs) to invest in unit investment tr…
SM shares Tatang’s vision in Super Month campaign
The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The SM Group holds the biggest celebration across its well-loved retail brands – SM Supermalls, SM Store and SM Markets – for the whole month of October to honor the legacy of its vis…
NGCP switches on P1 billion Calamba lines
Richmond Mercurio – The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has energized a major P1.07-billion project which will address the growing demand for power, particularly in Sout…
Scaling phygital
BYTES – Lito Villanueva – The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am “Phygital.” This term may sound alien to some, but to many in the fintech and banking industry, this word is a key step to bridge our way toward the digitally and financially incl…
Globe still top telco based on market value
Elijah Felice Rosales – The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. has retained its position as the largest telco firm in the Philippines, reaping the fruits of expanding its portfolio outside of i…
Local makers seek tariff cuts on e-vehicle equipment, parts
Elijah Felice Rosales – The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Philippine manufacturers of electric vehicles want the government to slash tariffs on raw materials needed to make e-vehicles to support the industry in boosti…
Mikee Romero on power, ports, and planes
Lawmaker, ports tycoon and sportsman Michael “Mikee” Romero is running late, he tells me in a text message. We’re supposed to meet at 3:30 p.m. for an interview I requested. “Just a little late,” he adds. I tell him it’s fine. After all, our meeting wa…
Gomez bucks Koreanovela ban
Delon Porcalla – The Philippine Star October 21, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Actor-turned-congressman Richard Gomez yesterday expressed his objection to the proposal to have foreign movies like Korean novelas banned in the country, saying this…
Alveo 5150 bidders prime up for IRONMAN 70.3
Philstar.com October 20, 2022 | 3:42pm MANILA, Philippines – A slew of campaigners in the Alveo 5150 Subic Bay, which gets going Sunday, are using the upcoming endurance race held under the Olympic-style setup as part of their buildup for the tougher I…