Rafael D. Consing, Jr. — COURTESY OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICEBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterTHE MAHARLIKA Investment Corp. (MIC) is expected to make its first investment this quarter, most likely in the energy sector, its top official said.“Definitely

A MAN unloads sacks of rice at a store along Dagupan St., Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterTHE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) is seeking to impose a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice in an

People are seen shopping in Divisoria, Manila, Dec. 31, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE PHILIPPINE government must consider passing “politically acceptable” tax measures, such as those related to wealth, luxury goods, and carbon emissions, if it wants to achieve its

PHILIPPINE STAR / MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterTHE Philippines is poised to boost its aviation sector by upgrading the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other key airports, but this will only be successful if critical infrastructure