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The Philippine economy is expected to grow by 6-7% this year. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is expected to grow above 6% in the second quarter amid base effects and improved government spending, HSBC Global Research said on Wednesday.“For the second quarter, [the

Workers arrange sacks of National Food Authority (NFA) rice in Balagtas, Bulacan. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTRADE PROTECTION is needed if the government is serious in rescuing its agriculture and manufacturing sectors, experts said after the Philippines announced a new

1 of 4By Joseph L. Garcia, Senior ReporterFOR MANY Filipinos, their first taste of a really good steak was at Melo’s. Carmelo “Melo” Santiago, opening his first branch of Melo’s in 1987, popularized Angus steaks in the Philippines. Later projects also saw him bringing Japanese

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterBUSINESSMAN Leandro Antonio L. Leviste, founder of Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings, Inc., has increased his stake in ABS-CBN Corp. to 10% from the previous 8.5%, bringing him closer to securing a seat on the board of

THE BUND SKYLINE — JUSTINE IRISH D. TABILESHANGHAI, the city most visited by tourists in Mainland China, is known for its iconic skyline and rich cultural heritage.The Bund, Shanghai’s famous waterfront area along the western bank of the Huangpu River, is home to luxury hotels,