Business

Recto lures Singaporean businessmen to invest in Phl

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has urged Singaporean investors to explore investment opportunities in the country’s infrastructure flagship projects. In his speech during the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit (PSBIS) held on Thursday at Shangri-La, Singapore, Recto also assured investors that the much-anticipated enactment of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy …

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Central banks armed against climate risks

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. emphasized that central banks possess the regulatory tools to manage critical climate risks. He said this at the recent “International Conference on Green Transition, Capital Flows, and Financial Stability in Asia-Pacific” in Mactan. According to the Governor, central banks that recognize climate risk as an “implied mandate” can draw from …

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BSP set to lower banks’ reserve requirement ratio

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will reduce the reserve requirement ratios (RRRs) of banks as part of its efforts to reduce distortions in the financial system. In a statement on Friday, the BSP said the RRR of universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) and non-bank financial institutions with quasi-banking functions (NBQBs) will be reduced by 250 basis points to 7 …

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AUB eyeing nat’l ID eVerify integration to its banking service

The Asia United Bank said on Thursday that it is planning to integrate the Philippine Statistics Authority’s eVerify with its branch banking service, allowing customers who registered to the national identification (ID) system to easily open a bank account. The national ID eVerify provides users with a suite of verification tools, including facial recognition and real-time data verification. It also …

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Nostalgia Meets Fun at Ayala Market! Market! 

Celebrating 20 Years of Memories with Exciting New Promotions As Ayala Market! Market! celebrates its 20th anniversary, they are inviting everyone to relive the best of the past and create new memories with exciting “Newstalgia” experiences—where the charm of the past meets the fun of the present! With exclusive offers and activities designed to bring out your inner child, there’s …

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Philippine Finest Business Awards & Outstanding Achievers 2024 Honors Top Achievers and Companies in a Grand Celebration

On September 8, 2024, the Philippine Finest Business Awards & Outstanding Achievers 2024 took center stage at The Hexagon Events Place, celebrating the most exceptional individuals and businesses in the country. The event, organized by La Visual Corporation and SIRBISU Channel, recognized both rising talents and seasoned achievers, with a focus on innovation, excellence, and significant contributions across industries. The …

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SM Foundation KSK farmers’ potential in Davao City, ready to take off

Francisco Bangoy International Airport serves as one of the primary entry points to Davao City, Mindanao’s premier urban hub, and acts as the main access route to the southern Philippines. Aside from being a gateway to the region, the Davao International Airport has recently become a starting point for local, organic farmers in the city. This is made possible through …

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Simply own it: Things to consider when getting your first property

For many, acquiring their own home seems far-fetched, but with the influx of many property developments, many dared and succeeded in getting one. If you’ve been working for a few years and are looking to invest in your future, now could be the perfect time to buy your first property. The pandemic has accelerated the desire for homeownership, especially among …

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Japan commits to develop PHLPost infrastructure

PHLPost Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos expressed his appreciation to the Japanese government for fully supporting the Philippine Postal Service by sending Japanese consultants from Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, Japan Post and Toshiba to conduct a comprehensive study on its mail and parcel distribution at its office of exchange located at Central Mail Exchange Center …

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BingoPlus gives three big swings for various golf tourneys

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite tongits, bingo, and perya games, swung into the golfing fun at three recent tournaments: the 8th Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) Cup, the 3rd Annual Macario U. Te. Sr. Memorial Cup at the Manila Golf and Country Club, and the NextGen 2nd Play it Forward …

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