NG swings to budget surplus in Oct.
Construction of a depot for the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project is underway at the Clark FreePort Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Aug. 12, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) fiscal position swung
Trump policies may hurt BPOs in Philippines
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald J. Trump’s protectionist policies could spell trouble for the Philippines’ business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, economists warned. GlobalSource Country Analysts Diwa C. Guinigundo and Wilhelmina C. Mañalac said Mr. Trump has repeatedly claimed Americans have lost jobs to
PHL retailers urged to adapt to consumer preferences, AI
People walk around a mall in Quezon City, Nov. 21, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterLOCAL RETAILERS should adapt to rapid digitalization, the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), and changing consumer preferences to ensure
Celebrate Clean Air Month: Time to breath clean and easy
As we celebrate National Clean Air Month, it’s a timely reminder to think about the air we breathe indoors. In the Philippines, the Clean Air Act was declared to educate the public and create awareness about air pollution, the impact
ACEN boosts presence in Vietnam with $70.5-M investment
ACEN, the energy platform of the conglomerate Ayala group, holds about 6.8 gigawatts of attributable renewables capacity in operation, under construction, and committed projects. — ACENRENEWABLES.COMACEN Vietnam Investment Pte. Ltd., an affiliate of ACEN Corp., has acquired a 49% stake