MGen unit to build 600-MW gas-fired power facility in Singapore
MERALCOPOWERGEN.COM.PHPACIFICLIGHT Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP), a subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), is set to build a 600-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power facility in Singapore after being awarded a contract by the Energy Market Authority (EMA).PLP has been awarded the right
Machiavellian leadership and the quest for political reformation: Can strong leadership save a nation in crisis?
FREEPIKThe nation is teetering on the brink of chaos. A fragile political ecosystem is under intense strain, especially with the scrutiny surrounding the 2025 national budget, which is laden with accusations of corruption. If not addressed with urgency and precision,
ERC to review $3-B LNG deal after PCC approval
BW FILE PHOTOTHE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it will review the $3-billion energy landmark deal between Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) following the recent approval by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).This
5 months’ worth of live music
SEBASTIAN-ERVI-UNSPLASHTHIS YEAR will be another strong one for music lovers, with local and international acts populating the live concert lineup. Filipinos can expect hitmakers, indie artists, rockstars, rappers, and balladeers all throughout the year.Here is a rundown of live music
PremiumLands to turn Asiabest into infrastructure group
LISTED holding company Asiabest Group International Inc. could become an infrastructure group if the planned backdoor listing of real estate developer PremiumLands Corp. (PLC) is realized.Asiabest said the recent share purchase agreement signed between its major stockholder, Okada Manila operator
T-bill yields go down on rate cut expectations
RJ JOQUICO-UNSPLASHTHE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday as rates dropped across the board, backed by strong market appetite for debt papers and expectations of further policy easing by the Bangko Sentral
Ninja Van, URC sign B2B logistics partnership
LOGISTICS provider Ninja Van Philippines and food and beverage manufacturer Universal Robina Corp. (URC) have partnered to improve the latter’s product restocking and distribution in key regions.The trial phase of the partnership will see Ninja Van utilizing its Ninja Restock
PHL property market ripe with opportunities in 2025 — Colliers
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANConclusionTHIS is the conclusion of the piece on what to expect in the Philippine property scene in 2025. The Philippine economy continues to enjoy stellar growth, and we see this providing opportunities for the real estate sector,
My fiscal wish list
“Leftists propose ‘redistribution of wealth’ because of their inability to create it.“My dream is that when I finish my public service, Argentina is the freest country in the world.”— Argentina President Javier MileiThe massive fiscal reforms in Argentina are good
Healthcare benefit costs likely to post double-digit growth
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANPHILIPPINE healthcare benefit costs may post double-digit growth for a third straight year in 2025 due to increased use of health services amid the higher frequency of diseases and rising prices and fees related to medical services, global