Creating unforgettable flying experiences for families with Emirates
Traveling as a family is an opportunity to create cherished memories, foster deeper connections, and experience the joy of shared adventure. According to Booking.com, 62% of families prioritize quality time together during their travels, while 58% seek relaxation. Recognizing these
Trade deficit narrows in November
ICTSIBy Lourdes O. Pilar, ResearcherTHE PHILIPPINES’ trade deficit in November narrowed to its smallest in three months, as exports and imports both declined, data from the statistics office showed.Preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the country’s trade-in-goods
Philippine central bank still has room to ease — Remolona
Buildings are seen from Mandaluyong City, Aug. 17, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE central bank still has room to continue cutting interest rates, its top official said.“At this point, I can tell
BSP eyes ‘subscription’ model instead of zero transaction fees
DAVID DVORACEK-UNSPLASHTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is studying the possibility of implementing a “subscription” model for small electronic fund transfers such as e-wallet payments to replace transaction fees.“Because of what we call network externalities, there should be a subscription
Filipino engineers gearing up for nuclear-powered future
FREEPIKBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterWHILE the Philippines is advancing in conventional and renewable energy development, some power companies are also preparing for the country’s nuclear energy future by developing local expertise. Kenneth S. Tulagan, a 29-year-old distribution engineer at Manila
Meralco sees lower generation charge for January
THE GENERATION CHARGE usually makes up more than 50% of the monthly electricity bill. — PHILIPPINE STAR/JESSE BUSTOSPOWER distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects a reduction in the cost of power procured from suppliers for the January billing cycle due
Higher LRT-1 fares likely by April
LRT-1 CAVITE Extension Phase 1 — ARJAY L. BALINBINBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterCOMMUTERS will likely pay higher fares on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) by April as the Transportation department is expected to decide on the private
Megawide bags Cavite BRT contract
MEGAWIDE.COM.PHMEGAWIDE Construction Corp. has secured the contract to construct and develop the P1.87-billion Cavite Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.“Megawide Construction Corp. formally received the notice of award dated 26 December 2024 from the Office of the Provincial Governor of the
Movie musical tackles Filipino faith amid struggles
CAST OF Nasaan si Hesus? (L-R): Rachel Gabreza, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Geneva Cruz, Rachel Alejandro, Lourdes “Bing” Pimentel, Dennis Marasigan, Marissa Sanchez, and TJ Ramos.THIS YEAR, Nasaan si Hesus? (Where is Jesus?), a musical first staged in the mid-2000s, is given
SEC approves DragonFi as PERA administrator
BW FILE PHOTOTHE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the application of DragonFi Securities, Inc. as a personal equity and retirement accounts (PERA) administrator, expanding the number of accredited entities.The application was approved during the commission en banc meeting