SMIC president optimistic amid easing inflation
SMSUPERMALLS.COMSY-LED conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) anticipates better financial performance as easing inflation could boost consumer spending, its president said.“With inflation easing, we remain positive. An improving macroeconomic environment should help both our businesses and consumers moving forward,” SMIC President
Yields on BSP’s term deposits inch lower after Fed rate cut
BW FILE PHOTOYIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits went down on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve delivered another rate cut last week.The BSP’s term deposit facility (TDF) attracted bids amounting to P291.099 billion on Wednesday,
The need for property tax reform
About 30 years ago, I recall an initiative by the private sector to study the potential of real property taxes and how an overhaul of the present system of valuing and taxing land nationally and locally can result in higher
Samsung launches Galaxy A16 series phones in PHL
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS on Wednesday launched in the Philippines its latest entry-level Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy A16 5G and LTE.“These new, affordable smartphones bring stunning improvements to the A series lineup, combining immersive visuals, sleek designs, and secure, reliable experiences; elevating