ISUZU Philippines Corp. is taking a “wait-and-see” stance on introducing electric vehicles (EVs) into the local market, a company official said, citing factors such as support infrastructure and regulation. Isuzu Philippines Assistant Division Head for Sales Robert D. Carlos said…
PLDT group, partner tech firms move to boost cybersecurity
THE PLDT group said it is working closely with more than 20 partner technology companies to strengthen cybersecurity and protect customers from cyberattacks. The Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG) of PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. recently…
Xtreme targets 5-billion sales volume before IPO
XTREME APPLIANCES FACEBOOK PAGE XTREME Appliances is targeting to open 80 company-owned stores in 2023 as part of its goal to achieve a volume of five billion appliance units for sale, its president said over the weekend. The local appliances…
BSP stays on track to digitize 50% of all payments this year
THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS, in partnership with the Tagbilaran City government, Department of Interior and Local Government and Maya, recently rolled out its Paleng-QR initiative in a public market in Tagbilaran, Bohol. — COMPANY HANDOUT By Keisha B. Ta-asan,…
Agri output may have rebounded in 2022
Vegetables are sold in a market in this file photo. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES’ overall agricultural output likely saw growth in 2022 amid strong demand and consumption as the economy reopened.…
GDP growth may have slowed in Q4 — poll
People walk past stalls selling Christmas lanterns in San Fernando, Pampanga, Nov. 7. Philippine economic growth likely slowed in the fourth quarter, but hit the upper end of the full-year target in 2022, according to a BusinessWorld poll. — PHILIPPINE…
PBB hikes capital stock in growth bid
PHILIPPINE Business Bank (PBB) has hiked its capital stock as it aims to expand its operations, it said on Friday. In a disclosure to the local bourse, PBB said its board of directors has approved to raise the bank’s authorized…
Investors tepid on BPI amid nod on merger with Robinsons Bank
BW FILE PHOTO THE share price of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) moved sideways last week after shareholders approved its proposed merger with Robinsons Bank in a move seen to boost the former’s revenues and market presence. A total…
Piolo Pascual is newest Shell ambassador
Piolo Pascual — PHOTO FROM SHELL PHILIPPINES SHELL recently introduced its newest brand ambassador, Piolo Pascual. The veteran actor said that his “lifestyle and mobility habits are fueled” by the energy company. Mr. Pascual is an avid cyclist, among other…
Style (01/23/23)
1 of 9 COS releases Lunar New Year Capsule Collection 2023 AS LUNAR New Year marks the arrival of Spring, the COS Lunar New Year 2023 capsule collection is a nod to the auspicious belief that flowers in full bloom…