World Bank approves $750-M loan for PHL digital transformation
Teachers check their computers inside a school in Manila, Aug. 14, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE WORLD BANK on Wednesday said it has approved $750 million in financing that will help the Philippines accelerate digital transformation efforts and strengthen its
Dennis Uy plans to build $2-B Tech City in Pampanga
Converge Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Anthony H. UyBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTECH TYCOON Dennis Anthony H. Uy is set to file with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) this month the application for the development of an
Filipino students show high level of math anxiety — PISA
Students line up to enter Araullo High School in Manila, Jan. 15, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES was among countries with the highest levels of mathematics anxiety among 15-year-old students, according to an international
Gov’t to launch ‘GBonds’ on GCash
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Finance said the government is set to launch “GBonds” on electronic wallet platform GCash in December, as it seeks to make investing more accessible.“For we envision a future where investing in government bonds is no
JG Summit profit falls 39% to P3.1B; CEO optimistic for Q4
JG SUMMIT OLEFINS CORP.CONGLOMERATE JG Summit Holdings, Inc. saw a 39% drop in third-quarter net income to P3.1 billion, but its president remains optimistic about ending the year on a “good footing.”“We expect a better fourth quarter to finish the