Philippines ranks 90th and 99th in freedom and prosperity rankings
Philippines ranks 90th and 99th in freedom and prosperity rankings - BusinessWorld Online The Philippines placed 90th in Freedom Index and 99th in Prosperity Index
Two more rural banks merge amid BSP efforts to strengthen industry
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas main office in Manila. — BW FILE PHOTOTWO MORE rural banks have merged, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced in a circular, a development that is in line with the regulator’s efforts to strengthen the
Razzamataz offers £25k franchise opportunity to two aspiring entrepreneurs through ‘Future Founders’ initiative
Razzamataz Theatre Schools has launched a new initiative to mark its 25th anniversary, offering two aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to run their own performing arts franchise — backed by a prize worth up to £25,000. The ‘Future Founders’ competition will provide
Why the world’s superyachts are getting bigger than ever
The global demand for superyachts is reaching new heights — and so is their size. Once a symbol of extravagant luxury, today’s superyachts are evolving into floating palaces that offer both privacy and functionality for the ultra-wealthy. According to industry data
Sateliot advances its constellation with 5 new satellites manufactured by Alén Space
The launch of these satellites is scheduled for 2026, in line with Sateliot’s roadmap to provide global 5G connectivity. The new satellites feature enhancements over the previous version, including increased payload capacity to enable advanced communications in both civilian and security
Vodafone franchisee scandal prompts parliamentary support and calls for regulatory reform
The government has pledged to monitor the outcome of a major legal case against Vodafone closely, following a powerful adjournment debate in Parliament that saw MPs from across the political spectrum rally behind franchisees alleging mistreatment by the telecoms giant. Led
Ryanair and easyJet cancel hundreds of flights over French air traffic control strike
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by Ryanair and easyJet ahead of a planned French air traffic control (ATC) strike, which is set to cause widespread disruption across European airspace this weekend.Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers, confirmed it
UK bond yields fall as markets welcome Starmer’s backing of Reeves
UK government bond markets steadied on Thursday morning after Keir Starmer publicly reaffirmed his support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, easing investor concerns over fiscal stability in the wake of rising borrowing costs. The rally comes after a sharp sell-off in UK
Landslide, flood alert raised in eight Metro Manila cities and 24 provinces
A SATELLITE photo of the low-pressure area that is causing heavy rains in the Philippines. — DOST/PAGASABy Katherine K. Chan and Adrian H. Halili, Reporter THE MINES and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) on Thursday urged communities and local governments in Luzon and
Marcos on final stretch of reform push, may woo voters to back successor
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. FACEBOOK PAGEBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is expected to shift his focus to grassroots reforms to improve the lot of Filipinos, as he seeks to cement his legacy in the