Gov’t fully awards T-bills at broadly steady rates
BW FILE PHOTOTHE GOVERNMENT fully awarded the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday at mostly steady yields amid strong investor demand. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised P25 billion as planned from the T-bills it auctioned off on Monday,
Cutting bureaucracy, not corners: LGU successes in ease of doing business
FREEPIKA few weeks ago, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. issued Proclamation No. 818 declaring May as Ease of Doing Business Month. Although primarily ceremonial, the move strategically emphasizes streamlining bureaucracy and promoting transparency in public service. By further empowering the
Easter gets hopping
1 of 6BUSINESSWORLD rounded up a selection of events you can do in the city (and beyond) for Easter: from elegant afternoons to plain kiddy fun. Please forgive the puns — they were irresistible. An elegant Easter at The Peninsula Manila ON
Emperador ‘keeping a close eye on dev’ts in US tariffs’
Emperador ‘keeping a close eye on dev’ts in US tariffs’ - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOANDREW L. TAN-LED brandy and whisky producer Emperador, Inc. said
BPI looking to open 70 new ‘phygital’ branches
BANK of the Philippine Islands’ prime “phygital” branch in Azuela Cove, Davao City. — BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDSBANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is looking to open 70 additional “phygital” or physical-digital branches this year as it continues to
Hospitality chains expand sustainability features
TAJARAHOSPITALITY.COMHOSPITALITY chains are working to enhance sustainability features and workcation offerings to address the increasing demand from foreign tourists, according to industry executives. Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president and chief executive officer of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group, Inc., cited the growing
A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion — so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries?
JESUS BEFORE PILATE, FIRST INTERVIEW, by 19th century painter James Tissot. — GANDVIK/BROOKLYN MUSEUM VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONSIt’s a straightforward part of the Easter story: The Roman governor Pontius Pilate had Jesus of Nazareth killed by his soldiers. He imposed a
PSE increases stake in PDS to 83.04% after Citicorp deal
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) has increased its stake in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) to 83.04% after closing a share purchase deal with financial advisory company Citicorp Capital Philippines, Inc. The PSE purchased 193,999 common shares
How to Estimate the ROI of Intelligent Automation Platforms for Insurance
Intelligent automation platforms promise speed, efficiency, and smarter decision-making for the modern insurance enterprise. But with so many automation solutions on the market, choosing between these platforms can be difficult, and it’s not always clear when new platforms are warranted.How do
JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon puts US recession risk at 50:50 amid trade war fallout
Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JP Morgan Chase, has warned that the United States faces a 50 per cent chance of recession, citing the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs and a growing mix of economic headwinds.Speaking as markets