FOR 2025, the Philippine Stock Exchange is aiming to have six initial public offerings. — CFOTO VIA REUTERS CONNECTBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterREGULATORS should undertake “bolder reforms” to ensure that Philippine capital markets can attract more investments and boost

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) expects continued growth in cargo and passenger volume this year. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOSTHE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) expects continued growth in cargo and passenger volume this year as demand is seen to remain

JOSUE ISAI RAMOS FIGUEROA-UNSPLASHBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterA PROPOSAL to extend the land lease for foreigners to 99 years is expected to boost the Philippine real estate sector amid increased foreign demand.“The approval of the proposed measure should also

REUTERSBANKING and consumer stocks are expected to do well in 2025 amid lower interest rates and faster economic growth.“Banks should continue to do well,” April Lynn Lee-Tan, chief equity strategist at COL Financial Group, Inc., said in a Viber message.

FREEPIKA lawmaker wants the death penalty back — by firing squad, rather than by lethal injection. House Bill No. 11211, filed by Zamboanga City Rep. Khymer Adan T. Olaso, proposes the death penalty for all public officials — from the