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THE ease of doing business in the Philippines has improved slightly following recent reforms aimed at making the country a more attractive investment destination, a multinational professional services firm said.
THE peso arrested its fall on Monday but stayed at an over 19-month low while the stock market snapped an eight-day decline to edge higher.
OUR Lady of Lourdes Chapel, a community chapel at the heart of Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, was recognized in the 2024 Asia Pacific Property Awards in the Public Service Architecture category, earning a 5-star rating for its architectural merit and its significance to the community. This achievement propels the chapel into the final round of competition at the Asia-Pacific level.
THE peso and the stock market ended the week on a sour note with both hitting multi-month lows amid a continued lack of positive catalysts.
FOR those experiencing hardships, a chance — a single spark — could be enough to show them the way to a brighter future.
IMPACT investing is gaining traction as a tool for driving social and environmental change alongside financial returns. Priya Thachadi, chief executive officer (CEO) of Villgro Philippines and co-founder of Impact Pioneers Network, defined it as a channel of risk capital to entrepreneurs who are addressing climate change by creating solutions that «push us forward to net zero.» While traditional investments primarily focus on financial returns, impact investing «aims to generate financial, social and environmental benefits» alongside the latter.
THE Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (Seameo Innotech) commends the Department of Education (DepEd) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) for organizing the 2024 Alternative Learning System (ALS) Summit held at Innotech's Pearl Hall in Diliman, Quezon City on June 13 and 14.
THE stock market could face continued pressure this week as investors look for more clues as to the direction of interest rates, analysts said.
THE roundtable discussion «Ensuring Your Future: Protecting the Planet, Premises, and People» provided insurance technology (insurtech) leaders a vital platform for rigorous deliberation on pressing environmental challenges and developing strategies for effective risk management. Representatives from diverse sectors advanced initiatives crucial for safeguarding the environment, premises and communities.