Coworking spaces are the trend after Manila’s POGO ban — IWG
FREEPIKBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterMULTINATIONAL office space provider International Working Group Plc (IWG) expects to boost its coworking spaces next year amid a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).In an interview with BusinessWorld, IWG Country Manager for
Bank of Makati sees boost from rate cuts
BANK OF MAKATI (A Savings Bank), Inc. expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) rate-cut cycle to boost its profitability next year, its top official said. “Slowly, as they (BSP) bring down the policy rates, [our income is] improving. Hopefully,
Top 10 economic developments of 2024
Here is my list of the major economic developments in 2024; the first five are global and the next five are Philippines specific.1. The top three fastest growing major economies are Vietnam, India, and Philippines. Major economies are those in
SEC vows to sustain reforms
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to sustain corporate and capital market reforms to support the country’s growth.“We are leaving 2024 with much needed changes implemented to enhance the business sector,” SEC Chairman Emilio B. Aquino said in
AppleOne to complete JW Marriott Residences Panglao in four years
TOURISM SECRETARY Christina Frasco (center), led the groundbreaking of JW Marriott Panglao in Bohol on Dec. 2, 2023. — APPLEONECEBU-BASED AppleOne Group seeks to complete its JW Marriott Residences Panglao in Bohol province in central Philippines by 2028, according to