Tiered public float rules among key SEC reforms due by mid-February
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to issue at least eight memorandum circulars this month, with the long-awaited tiered minimum public float rules for stock exchange listings targeted by mid-February. “At the very least, [we will be releasing]
Reissued 20-year bonds fetch higher rates on tepid demand
BW FILE PHOTOTHE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday at higher rates amid weak market appetite for longer tenors. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) borrowed P30 billion as planned via the reissued
Arts & Culture (01/21/26)
1 of 6Sheila Osmeña-Go exhibits with Galerie Joaquin THE exhibition A Symphony of Corals by Sheila Osmeña-Go marks her first with Galerie Joaquin. It is a visual meditation on harmony, resilience, and interconnected life, drawing inspiration from coral ecosystems. The exhibit
CREC targets 3-GW renewable portfolio by yearend
CREC targets 3-GW renewable portfolio by yearend - BusinessWorld Online CREIT.COM.PHSAAVEDRA-LED Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is diversifying its renewable energy (RE) portfolio with the
Civic mindedness is a must to fight corruption: Lessons from Japan
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Daniel A from Unsplash(Part 3) However his Presidency will be remembered, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will stand out as the Philippine Head of State who arouse the whole nation — civil society, the Catholic Bishops, the
LANDBANK plans to open 15 new branches, branch-lite units this year
LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINESLAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is planning to open 15 branches and branch-lite units nationwide this year as it looks to make financial services available to more Filipinos. “By expanding our touchpoints, LANDBANK continues to ensure
IdeaSpace Ventures sees brighter outlook for Philippine startups in 2026
AUSTIN DISTEL-UNSPLASHBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter IDEASPACE Ventures, the startup accelerator arm of the MVP Group, said 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for Philippine startups, as local founders show greater maturity even as competition from foreign
Emirates to add four weekly Manila-Dubai flights from April
Emirates to add four weekly Manila-Dubai flights from April - BusinessWorld Online EMIRATES.COMDUBAI-BASED carrier Emirates will expand its Manila-Dubai services with four additional weekly flights
Governance over politics: Transcending political timelines
STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikWe often think of politics in six-year segments — the exact length of a presidency or administration. Toward the end of each term, there is little thought about turnovers especially if political opponents are angling
Uber drops 2030 all-electric target as chief executive warns EV shift is stalling
Uber has abandoned its pledge to operate an all-electric fleet across major UK, US and European cities by 2030, after its chief executive warned that drivers, consumers and governments are turning away from electric vehicles.Speaking at the World Economic Forum