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Jade Castro and the danger of warrantless arrest: Rappler, Philstar.com explain when such arrest is legal
CHEERS TO Rappler and Philstar.com for calling attention to the highly irregular arrest of filmmaker Jade Castro a.....»»
CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions
City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions. The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
Gov t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA
In a press briefing with the members of the press on Thursday, Balisacan said that the country's economic growth target had been revised following a careful consideration of factors such as the global economic slowdown, rising oil prices and inflation trends......»»
World Bank expects faster growth for Philippines this year
Economic growth in the Philippines is projected to be faster this year than in 2023, but the pace will be lower than the government’s target, the World Bank said in a report......»»
PSE stays hopeful on targets despite market slowdown
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) remains optimistic on its target amount of capital to be raised in the bourse this year as well as the number of initial public offerings (IPO) despite recent market slowdown......»»
S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year
S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»
Euromoney recognizes Metrobank as Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth Filipinos
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) remains the preferred bank for affluent Filipinos as it receives the Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth (UHNW) award at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2024......»»
Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status by 2031
The Philippines is projected to be an upper middle-income economy by 2031, past the government’s target of reaching the status by 2025, amid a broader growth slowdown in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy, ANZ Research said......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Jan. 18
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Although the global economy is facing sluggish growth and numerous challenges, business leaders attending the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) remain confident over the prospects of the Chinese economy. Over recent years, China has been an important engine for the global economy. China's gross domestic product (GDP) posted a growth of 5.2 percent year-on-year in 2023, h.....»»
Iza Calzado recalls ‘Beauty Queen’ trauma; why she didn’t join pageants
“Numerous times,” Iza laughingly said when Philstar.com asked if somebody told her she should have joined a beauty contest......»»
Choreographer says quick learners Bini help with dance choreographies
In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, choreographer Matthew Almodovar shared his observations on Bini's rise in popularity......»»
WATCH: Janella Salvador recalls singing at Jenine Desiderio s gigs
Philstar.com asked Janella Salvador what were the key moments that led her to stage her 10th anniversary concert......»»
Liza Soberano values double cleansing, sunblock in skincare routines
In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, the actress shared what she currently considers the most important step of her daily skincare routine......»»
Bea Alonzo no longer wearing engagement ring from Dominic Roque
Upon closer inspection into photos Philstar.com took at the event, Bea was photographed no longer wearing the engagement ring she received from her fiancé Dominic, when the businessman and content creator proposed to her in Las Casas FIlipinas de Acuzar last July 18......»»
‘Di ako naghugas ng kamay’: Heart Evangelista on shaking Lee Min Ho’s hand; Song Hye Kyo, TWICE Mina encounters
In an interview with Philstar.com, the Filipina actress and international fashion influencer shared her experience about personally meeting and shaking hands with the Korean superstar......»»
‘Nag-ROI na s’ya’: Heart Evangelista jokes about P15M Bulgari jewelry; shares birthday wish
Heart told Philstar.com that her gown is by Italian fashion label Pollini, complemented by her two interlocking Bulgari Serpenti Viper necklaces in white and yellow gold......»»
Reviews: Oppenheimer, Barbie, other Oscars 2024 nominees
Here is a compilation of Philstar.com's reviews for some of this year's Oscar nominees......»»
Speed of Cha-cha signatures betrays fake people s initiative campaign, lawmaker says
“I think that the speed that these signatures are being gathered shows that there is indeed an organized effort with a lot of resources pushing for this fake people's initiative (PI),” Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers) said in a message to Philstar.com......»»
As global economy slows, Philippines bats for intensified financing solutions
The Philippines has called on multilateral financial institutions to step up support and financing solutions to developing nations as the global economy hits a critical point of further slowdown......»»