Diokno sees more harm in raising rates ‘too early’
Global crude oil prices have surged in recent weeks, as more economies reopened and demand increased. -- PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASBy Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter AS SOME central banks around the world are beginning to raise rates, Bangko Sentral ng
China-funded projects may face scrutiny after Duterte leaves
Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony held in Beijing, China, Oct. 20, 2016. -- REUTERS/NG HAN GUAN/POOLBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES under a new government would probably cancel several China-funded
Consumer spending likely to inch up as restrictions ease
The government has allowed cinemas to reopen with limited capacity after Metro Manila was placed under Alert Level 3. -- PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASBy Jenina P. Ibanez, Reporter THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS of looser Metro Manila mobility restrictions on consumer spending and
Share buybacks of listed firms ‘a delicate balancing act’
By Keren Concepcion G. Valmonte, Reporter SHARE buyback programs enable listed companies to maximize key opportunities to secure better business prospects and stabilize shareholders' investments amid clouded market conditions,
MPIC’s NLEX sees 25% increase in traffic volume this year
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter NLEX Corp., operator of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), expects higher traffic volume this year, as quarantine restrictions
Century Pacific sees faster growth for Mindanao with more efficient logistics
LISTED firm Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) sees more investors and traders coming into Mindanao, where the company has major presence with its processed marine and coconut products,
