STOCK PHOTO Image by andrespradagarcia from Pixabay THE planned creation of an e-commerce platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has faced delays, Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said. “The estimate is that we need at least a quarter…
Egg prices seen rising further on bird flu impact
PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOS By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE RETAIL PRICE of eggs is expected to rise further with supply continuing to be constrained by the impact of avian influenza or bird flu, the egg farmers’ association said.…
Lexus at Mitsukoshi BGC now open
1 of 3 FOLLOWING the soft opening of Mitsukoshi BGC last November, premium car brand Lexus now effectively realizes its second location in the country with the inauguration of a dedicated facility there. In a release, Lexus Philippines said that…
Resurging travel bookings bring labor shortage
STOCK PHOTO Image by Stela Di from Pixabay THE hospitality industry is facing a challenge in acquiring talent amid the recovery of the travel industry as the reopening of the borders increased the need for manpower. “With the reopening of…
Updated BMW 2 rolls out, starts at P3.59M
1 of 2 SMC ASIA Car Distributors Corp., official BMW importer and distributor, has brought in the updated 2 Series lineup — with two new variants bearing “the same athletic design, sporting prowess, and even more innovative features.” The newest…
CAMPI, TMA sales jump by 31% in 2022
Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines President Atty. Rommel Gutierrez — PHOTO BY KAP MACEDA AGUILA YEAR 2022 ended on a high note for the member companies of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and…
Gov’t support seen needed to develop sustainable jet fuel
FREEPIK By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter THE government must send strong signals that it supports the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country through tax incentives and other policies, as a crucial step toward meeting the industry’s…
Central bank rates appear close to peaking in Southeast Asia
SOUTHEAST ASIAN central banks look like they are close to done fighting inflation using interest rates, with economists seeing the tightening cycle ending after 25 to 50 basis points of moves in the coming months. Policymakers in Indonesia, Philippines and…
Preparing the public health system for the next pandemic
A CHAPEL was converted into an intensive care unit for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients as hospitals struggled with a surge in infections in August 2021. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Patricia B. Mirasol, Reporter BATTERED by the coronavirus…
2024 national budget to address economic scarring, global headwinds
PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued its budget call for the 2024 spending plan, which it said will focus on addressing the impact of a looming global recession and economic scarring from the…