Fitch eyes banking recovery next year; excess cash may fuel credit
FREEPIK THE PHILIPPINE BANKING INDUSTRY, which has not been spared from the global pandemic, is expected to recover moderately next year amid improving loan growth and as bad debts decline, Fitch Ratings…
Philippine office rentals likely to hit modest goal
OFFICE SPACE rented by companies is expected to exceed projections this year despite market volatility brought by a coronavirus pandemic, as demand from outsourcing companies continues to rise, according to Leechiu Property…
GDP to grow by 5.5% — GlobalSource
UNSPLASH By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY will probably grow faster than expected this year, but elections next year and the growing inequality are risks to recovery, according to…
Nouri, Yulo share Junior Chess Championship lead
ONE of the dreams of FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri was to become a national juniors champion someday. He has moved four games closer from realizing it. Mr. Nouri, 15, downed Khent Darylle…
Revived Toys ‘R’ Us returns to New Jersey at American Dream mall
TOYS “R” US, a resuscitated version of the mega-toy seller that went bankrupt and out of business, is returning to its New Jersey home turf with a store in the state’s newest…
Bain, Baring vying for outsourcing firm VXI
BAIN CAPITAL and Baring Private Equity Asia are among firms considering bids to acquire an outsourcing business from their private equity rival Carlyle Group, Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.…
Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski fuel Bucs past Falcons, 30-17
1 of 2 TOM Brady threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns on Sunday, two of them to tight end Rob Gronkowski, as the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers posted a 30-17 win…
New Cebu office tower attracts IT-BPM companies
LATITUDE Corporate Center boasts of sustainable features in line with the green building guidelines of Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence. — COMPANY HANDOUT A NEWLY completed office building by Cebu Landmasters,…
Worth the patience
1 of 3 Video Game ReviewThe Caligula Effect 2Nintendo Switch Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive EditionPersonal Computer via Steam Mary Skelter FinaleNintendo Switch WHEN The Caligula Effect was released…
LGBT-themed short awarded top prize at QCinema film fest
1 of 4 A FILM about a gay teenager who is eager for the man he met online to reveal his identity was named Best Film at the 2021 QCinema awarding ceremony…
