Global Dominion dominates with P1 billion of loans released in a month
By Aian GuanzonLeading Philippine financing company, Global Dominion achieves yet another remarkable milestone in its recent loan releases that reached P1 billion in just one month (October 2024). This beats its former record of P980 million.“We’ve only just begun,” said
Pag-IBIG Fund’s assets breached P1 trillion
Pag-IBIG Fund reached new heights as the agency breached the P1-trillion mark in Total Net Assets in August 2024, reflecting a 14% growth versus September last year. The growth is largely driven by higher net revenues, increased member savings, and
Smart holds ‘unbox the future’ event at iPhone 16 midnight launch
Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras take their first selfie using the #PowerfullySmart newest iPhone 16 devices.Subscribers of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) were able to “unbox the future” during the midnight launch of the new iPhone 16 Series, held recently at
OPM stars get into the fiesta spirit at Puregold’s MassKaravan and Concert in Bacolod
The Puregold Sari-Sari Store Masskaravan and Concert was held in the Bacolod City Government Center. The panalo stories of the musicians, the fans, and Puregold itself came together to create a night not to be forgotten by any who attended.Hip-hop
Jim Chao: CEO of Confidence USA, Leading the Way in Nutraceutical Innovation
Jim Chao, the CEO of Confidence USA, Inc., has been at the helm of the company since it was founded in 2008. Based in Port Washington, NY, Confidence USA has grown to become a leader in the nutraceutical industry, offering scientifically
Top 3 Sports Where Home Advantage Matters Less Than You Think
A popular strategy to undertake for strategising bets is leaning on one particular factor, like home advantage, as a base from which to build. The home advantage in sports is something that’s talked about a lot. There has been a ton
Inflation picks up to 2.3% in October
INFLATION quickened to 2.3% in October. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterHEADLINE INFLATION picked up to 2.3% in October amid higher food prices, particularly rice, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday.Last month’s consumer price
PHL seeks $150-M WB loan to improve education system
STUDENTS wait to attend class at an elementary school on July 29, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE PHILIPPINES is seeking a $150-million loan from the World Bank (WB) to improve the quality of public education amid a learning crisis.The proposed
PHL-US alliance to remain stable no matter who wins US presidency
SOLDIERS salute the flags of the Philippines and United States at the closing of the Balikatan exercises, May 10, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterPHILIPPINE-US economic and defense ties are not expected to change abruptly regardless
HSBC says PHL has potential to become Asia’s ‘superstar’
A MAN works on a Christmas lantern in Quiapo, Manila, Nov. 5, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY has the potential to become a “superstar” in Asia amid bright prospects for services exports and investments, HSBC Philippines said.“According to