Motorists drive amid a sudden downpour along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, April 24. -- PHOTO BY MIGUEL DE GUZMAN, The Philippine StarTHE PHILIPPINE economy likely continued its growth momentum in the first quarter, although this may fall short of

OCEANAGOLD Philippines, Inc. (OGPI) announced on Wednesday the final offer price for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) at P13.33 per share, falling below the upper estimate of P17.28 per share projected by its parent company OceanaGold Corp.The IPO will

ASIALINK Finance Corp. (Asialink) is gearing up to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) by 2028, its chief executive officer said on Wednesday.In preparation for this milestone, the finance company is working to strengthen its financial standing, Asialink Chief Executive

PXP Energy Corp. saw its attributable net loss for the first quarter (Q1) narrow to P2.61 million from P6.08 million last year, driven by higher crude oil sales, the upstream oil and gas company said on Wednesday.The company’s combined revenues

By Waya Araos-WijangcoIN THE sweltering metropolis, one of the best ways to cool down is to indulge in an icy traditional summer treat — the halo-halo.Halo-halo (Filipino for “mixed”) is, well, a mix of crushed or shaved ice, local sweets,

THE SY family’s SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) has allocated up to P115 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget this year to support the conglomerate’s expansion plans.“Our spent capex in 2023 was about P80 billion. The projection this year for

MASSAMUN NUEA (BRAISED BEEF IN MASSAMUN CURRY)THERE’S NO going around it: it’s hot. We’re experiencing summer temperatures into the high thirties, and it feels like 40+, and it feels like punishment. Luckily, the Waldorf Astoria in Bangkok lent out its