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Global private debt drops

by Marianne Go - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am

According to an International Monetary Fund blog post jointly authored by Vitor Gaspar, Carlos Goncalves and Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro, global private debt fell by 2.8 percentage points to 143 percent of GDP, below...

Focus on exports

by Marianne Go - December 2, 2024 - 12:00am

Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. president Cecilio Pedro hopes that government officials would focus on increasing the country’s self-sufficiency next year in the face of...

GSIS P/GM Veloso is new ASSA chairperson

by Marianne Go - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am

The ASEAN Social Security Association has elected Government Service Insurance System president and general manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso as its new chairperson.

First Metro Securities turns bullish on stocks

by Marianne Go - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am

First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp. of the Metrobank Group is bullish that the Philippine equities market next year is finally set to take off.

Sweden’s continuing support for Philippines

by Marianne Go - November 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Andreas Carlson, Sweden’s minister for infrastructure and housing, and Swedish banker and head of the Wallenberg Sphere Marcus Wallenberg, quietly flew into town last week to reaffirm Sweden’s continuing...

Expensive food

by Marianne Go - November 22, 2024 - 12:00am

According to the World Bank, domestic food price inflation remains high in many low- and middle-income countries.

Christmas trees are lit up

by Marianne Go - November 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Our country has already been recognized as having one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world, with Christmas decors appearing as soon as the “ber” months roll in.

Four Points Palawan’s sustainability advocacy

by Marianne Go - November 18, 2024 - 12:00am

Four Points by Sheraton Palawan is reassuming the lead in sustainability and environmental stewardship in the protected Sabang Beach.

COD Manila adopts responsible gaming

by Marianne Go - November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

City of Dreams Manila, part of the Melco Resorts and Entertainment Group, has taken the initiative to promote and observe responsible gaming practices in the Philippines.

HSBC helps propel Phl to ‘superstar’ status

by Marianne Go - November 11, 2024 - 12:00am

HSBC Philippines, which will celebrate its 150th anniversary in the Philippines next year, remains steadfast in its support to help propel the country to superstar status in the next decade.

A matter of trust

by Marianne V. Go - November 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Trust in the Philippines is no longer a given; it is conditional, earned through transparency, competence and ethical behavior. The 2024 Philippine Trust Study reveals that Filipinos now demand proof before extending...

Office vacancy expected to remain high

by Marianne Go - November 6, 2024 - 12:00am

Office vacancy rates are expected to remain high due to the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators and the implementation of the CREATE MORE Bill, which supports flexible work arrangements and will likely...

Airline capacity crunch looms

by Marianne Go - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am

The International Air Transport Association is warning of a capacity crunch in some regions even as data for September this year showed global passenger demand growing.

Convenience and speed

by Marianne V. Go - November 1, 2024 - 12:00am

With the long Undas holiday upon us, most Filipinos are no doubt off on the traditional long-weekend vacation, either opting for a long weekend drive somewhere near the city or for those who can afford it, a quick...

Climate change’s impact on education

by Marianne Go - October 30, 2024 - 12:00am

It is well known that our country has been identified as among the countries most at risk from climate change.

Green Heat is in for the long haul

by Marianne Go - October 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Glenn Tong, managing director of Green Heat Corp., is in the renewable energy sector for the long haul and is ready to stake his name and reputation to assure his clients and partners that the work that his family...

Keeping alive Phl handwoven textiles

by Marianne V. Go - October 25, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippine handwoven industry has been experiencing a revival in recent years due to the renewed interest of fashion-forward Filipinos who are rediscovering the beauty of our very own handwoven textiles, and...

Quad comm to summon banks, AMLC

by Marianne Go - October 23, 2024 - 12:00am

The quad committee of the House of Representatives wants to summon a couple of banks, the Anti-Money Laundering Council and even the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission to its next hearing to shed light on...

OFW scams, trafficking continue

by Marianne Go - October 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega warns Filipinos, as well as neighboring foreign workers seeking employment abroad, to avoid falling prey to internet recruiters and...

Communication is key to economic reforms

by Marianne V. Go - October 18, 2024 - 12:00am

According to an International Monetary Fund blog jointly written by Silvia Albrizio, Bertrand Gruss and Yu Shi, the global economy is stuck in a low-growth gear, largely because of aging populations, weak business...

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