1+ hour, 20+ min ago   (377+ words) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration aims to have finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies agree next week on steps to boost economic growth, reduce global imbalances and tackle sovereign debt challenges while pressing them to cut off Iran’s economic…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago   (438+ words) THE PESO closed at a new all-time low against the dollar on Thursday as prospects of elevated inflation in the near term weighed on market sentiment. The local unit closed at P61.888 a dollar, losing 23.8 centavos from its P61.65 finish on Wednesday,…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1008+ words) I have a smartwatch with ECG capability that has been helping me manage a heart condition. It records rhythm strips, documents episodes of irregular beating, and helps me better communicate how I am feeling to my cardiologist. This is why…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (371+ words) CONRAD MANILA is placing its female chefs front and center for a set menu called “Filipinas” at Brasserie on 3. BusinessWorld attended a luncheon on Aug. 24 which served as the preview for the menu. The seven-course meal will be offered at…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (357+ words) XIAOMI Corp.’s latest wearables are now available in the Philippines, with the brand offering various models to cater to every lifestyle. The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active (P1,999), REDMI Watch 6 Active (P2,599), and REDMI Watch 6 Lite (P3,999) are now available via online channels…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (909+ words) By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter MOODY’S ANALYTICS slashed its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines, amid weak consumption and a collapse in private investment. In its latest Asia-Pacific Outlook report dated Aug. 24, the analytics firm said it now sees Philippine gross domestic…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (349+ words) FANCY members-only club Manila House turned into a market for just one night, but then it was for a good cause: culinary diplomacy. The evening of Aug. 13 brought together chef and author Datu Shariff Pendatun III and his mentor, culinary…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (367+ words) The Philippines currently faces a decline in accountancy graduates and students, creating workforce gaps in the sector, according to an industry expert. “There’s been a noticeable decrease in students enrolling in accountancy programs at different schools, and it’s been going…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (211+ words) STATE-OWNED Philippine Guarantee Corp. (Philguarantee) said the housing loans it guaranteed increased 9.44% to P343.39 billion in the first half. In a statement, Philguarantee said it “recorded strong growth in its housing credit guarantee portfolio during the first half of 2026, reflecting sustained…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1055+ words) By Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel and Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter THE Senate impeachment court on Wednesday ordered prosecutors, defense lawyers and senator-judges to refrain from publicly discussing the merits of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment case, warning that violations could result in…...