Retail Trends for 2023

RETAIL purchase experiences and journeys have become more complex post-pandemic. Shoppers expect more than just a great product. They want an enjoyable and more...
Loans extended by pawnshops rise especially during the pandemic since the industry serves as an immediate source of funds for borrowers. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said pawnshop loans rose by P4 billion in 2021. BSP PHOTO

BSP to provide initial P35B for proposed Maharlika Fund

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday expressed readiness to provide P30 billion to P35 billion for the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF). During...
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Billionaires on the back foot in 2022 – UBS

THE number of billionaires in the world dipped in 2022 due to Russia's war in Ukraine, monetary policy tightening, stock market falls, and the...

Time to make a kid smile! Customers share happiness through SM Store’s Share-A-Toy

"Being there for a child is the most noble thing a toy can do.” This quote comes from an authority on toys and kids, Woody...
Agriculture sector is responsible for roughly a quarter of total employment in the Philippines, according to World Bank Senior Agriculture Economist Anujar Kar. ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

PH urged to hike agri investments

THE World Bank has called on the Philippines to increase spending on agriculture, saying food security will be critical for poverty reduction efforts in...
Factory output improved as 14 out of 22 sub-industries recorded increments in October led by manufacture of machinery and equipment. PNA FILE PHOTO

Manufacturing growth up in October

PHILIPPINE manufacturing growth improved in October as 14 out of the 22 industry divisions recorded annual expansions, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. Data...
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P500 for family noche buena? Here’s how according to DTI

FIVE hundred pesos may be enough for a family of up to five to prepare for Noche Buena – the Filipinos’ traditional Christmas Eve...
People flock to the Divisoria market to shop for various Christmas decorations and party needs on Nov. 22, 2022. After two years of COVID-19 quarantine measures, people are anticipating a livelier holiday season this year after restrictions and the mask mandate have been lifted. GEORGE CALVELO/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

PH economy can grow 7.2% in 2022 – World Bank

THE Philippine economy could expand 7.2 percent in 2022 before slowing down next year, driven by the pent-up demand and the strong performance in...

Manufacturing growth up in October

PHILIPPINE manufacturing growth improved in October as 14 out of the 22 industry divisions recorded annual expansions, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. Data...
Asterra will have multiple buildings with 4 to 7 levels.

A New Affordable Residential Development Has Risen – Asterra

Many people aspire for the perks of condo living in a bustling city where modern conveniences abound, while others prefer a quiet life in...