Meralco sees flat energy sales this year, eyes 2026 recovery
MERALCO.COM.PHMANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) expects flat energy sales this year as milder weather curbs demand, but anticipates a rebound in 2026 on the back of aggressive energization and normalizing temperatures. Meralco Senior Vice-President and Chief Revenue Officer Ferdinand O. Geluz told
EastWest Bank expects 10-15% loan growth
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOEAST WEST Banking Corp. (EastWest Bank) expects its loan portfolio to grow between 10% and 15% this year, backed by the strength of its consumer business and despite weakening business sentiment amid domestic corruption concerns. “A good performing bank
Thoughtful gift-giving: How to avoid wasteful generosity
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Jcomp from FreepikBy Leo Jaymar Uy WE’VE BEEN giving gifts for as long as we can remember. Beyond a simple gesture, it’s how we say thanks, celebrate milestones, or sometimes, win someone over. In the case of
Style (11/03/25)
1 of 3Montblanc releases new Meisterstücks SUNSET is captured in two new iterations of Montblanc’s Meisterstück: the Meisterstück Golden Hour Solitaire and the Meisterstück Burgundy Red collection, both bringing to life the hues of the setting sun. The metal cap and
Filipino students showcase tech-driven business solutions at 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo
The Byte Forward Hackathon 2025 concluded with a showcase of innovation and collaboration as young Filipino students competed in the Grand Finals held during the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E) at the SMX Convention Center. Organized by Converge ICT
Cebu Pacific adds Airbus A330neo to domestic fleet
Cebu Pacific adds Airbus A330neo to domestic fleet - BusinessWorld Online CEBUPACIFICAIR.COMCEBU PACIFIC, the Philippines’ largest budget carrier, has expanded its wide-body fleet with the
Peso may move sideways before data
BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO could move sideways against the dollar this week before the release of October Philippine inflation data. On Thursday, the local unit closed at P58.85 versus the greenback, dropping by 16 centavos from its P58.69 finish on Wednesday,
Crooks incorporated: Pushers, enablers, players gaming the system in band
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Vectorjuice from Freepik(Part 1) Today the trading of mud between those who accuse, investigate, and claim corruption in flood control and other projects in the Philippines has become ritualistic. Just a few admit, and more rant
VITRO seeks wider Visayas, Mindanao region footprint
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Wirestock from FreepikVITRO, INC., the data center unit of PLDT, Inc., is expanding its footprint in the Visayas and Mindanao through a partnership with Alliance End-to-End Solutions, Inc. (AEES) to strengthen enterprise connectivity and digital
Fishport modernization seen unlocking enterprise potential
Fishport modernization seen unlocking enterprise potential - BusinessWorld Online Buckets of fish are sold at the Navotas fish port in this file photo. — PHILIPPINE