National Gov’t gross borrowing declines nearly 26% in May
BW FILE PHOTOTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) gross borrowing slumped in May, driven by a decline in foreign loans, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Gross borrowing dropped 25.85% to P192.31 billion in May. Month on month, gross borrowing declined 50.7%. Gross external
New SEC chairman expected to expedite capital market reforms
THE GOVERNMENT is moving to expedite regulatory and market reforms aimed at improving business conditions and deepening capital markets with the appointment of the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. In a statement Sunday,
Six UK gin brands seek PHL distribution deals
SIX BRITISH gin brands are looking for potential distribution partners in the Philippines, according to the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP). “Even though the UK may be famous for gin, the Philippines is also really becoming a place where quality
National Fiber Backbone phases 2, 3 targeted for completion by year’s end
National Fiber Backbone phases 2, 3 targeted for completion by year’s end - BusinessWorld Online STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikThe Department of Information and Communications
BCDA building P360-M dorm for student-athletes in Clark
BCDA.GOV.PHThe Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is starting the construction of a P360-million student-athlete dormitory in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. “The presence of the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City reflects BCDA’s belief that investing in
Turning protection gaps into growth opportunities for insurers
IN BRIEF: • Global insurers have shown resilience and strong performance, positioning themselves for growth in both established and emerging markets. • There is a rising demand for essential protection and value-added services, alongside new opportunities in risk assessment and pricing. • By
Eala shifts focus to bigger and brighter stage of Wimbledon
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December SEA Games in Thailand and 2028 LA Olympics are priorities for PSC’s Patrick Gregorio
NEWLY INSTALLED PSC Chair Patrick Gregorio — PHILIPPINE ROWING ASSOCIATIONNEWLY INSTALLED Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Patrick “Pato” Gregorio will take over the government sports-funding agency hoping to accomplish one goal in mind — ride on the momentum of Philippine
Heartbreaking finish
The other day, Alex Eala came close to claiming the biggest singles title of her young career at the Eastbourne Open. She fell just short, bowing in the final set following a 22-point tiebreaker that saw Maya Joint ultimately validating
Analysts urge Manila to curb Chinese fish imports to send strong signal
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES should consider restricting fish imports from China to assert its sovereignty claims in the South China Sea, defense analysts said at the weekend. Limiting fish imports —or banning them outright