A worker uses a microscope at an electronics manufacturing assembly plant in Biñan, Laguna, April 20, 2016. — REUTERS By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY in the Philippines expanded in September, driven by resilient domestic demand and growth in […]Read More

BW FILE PHOTO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT’S (NG) outstanding debt reached a record P14.35 trillion as of end-August, mainly due to the peso depreciation against the US dollar, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on Monday. Outstanding debt inched up by 0.7% […]Read More

The World Bank cut its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines for 2023 and 2024. — CATHY ROSE A. GARCIA THE WORLD BANK expects the Philippines to be the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia this year, despite trimming its […]Read More

In this photo illustration, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) emblem is seen on a smartphone screen in front of the ASEAN flag. — PAVLO GONCHAR / SOPA IMAGES/SIPA VIA REUTERS CONNECT FINANCIAL INTEGRATION in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations […]Read More

THE Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) said the guidelines on short-selling transactions are to take effect immediately after securing approval from government regulators. In a statement on Monday, the bourse operator said “critical components” of securities borrowing and lending (SBL) had been […]Read More

By Brontë H. Lacsamana Reporter TV ReviewThe DaysNetflix MONTHS after the release of the fourth and seemingly final installment of the John Wick films comes an unexpected and unlikely substitute for fans yearning for just a little more relentless fight in their […]Read More

ALTERNERGY Holdings Corp. on Monday said it had tapped three investment banks to lead in raising the P12-billion project financing for its two wind power projects. In a stock exchange disclosure, the energy company said it had mandated BPI Capital Corp., RCBC […]Read More

TAYLOR SWIFT, a guest of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87), cheers during the game at MetLife Stadium. —ROBERT DEUTSCH-USA TODAY SPORTS POP megastar Taylor Swift traveled to New Jersey on Sunday night to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas […]Read More

GLOBE Telecom, Inc. is selling its stake in Electronic Commerce Payments, Inc. or ECPay to the parent firm of electronic wallet platform GCash for P2.31 billion. In a stock exchange disclosure on Monday, Globe said it had entered an agreement with Globe […]Read More

1 of 6 Ayala Malls Cinemas presents Thrill Fest AYALA Malls Cinemas’ Thrill Fest, which is ongoing until Nov. 1, is a month-long festival of Halloween special that includes horror genre cult favorites and must-see thrillers. It kicked off the festival on […]Read More