Workers unload vegetables at a street market in Manila. The Philippine central bank lowered its average baseline inflation forecast for 2024 to 3.3% from 3.5% previously. — REUTERSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept interest rates steady for a

BW FILE PHOTOTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit widened in May as spending growth outpaced revenues, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.The NG’s budget gap ballooned by 43.1% to P174.9 billion in May from P122.2 billion in the same month a year ago.Month on

GRANULATED WHITE SUGAR and sugar cubes are seen in this picture illustration taken on Dec. 16, 2018. — REUTERSBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to allow imports of around 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar to fill

A ferry passes through Pasig River at sunset in Manila, Philippines, July 6, 2023. — REUTERSECONOMIC MANAGERS on Thursday retained their growth targets for this year until 2028 despite external headwinds.The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), which sets official macroeconomic assumptions and fiscal program, maintained

Photo from FreepikCondos are redefining modern living, becoming the new favorite among Filipinos living in the urban jungles of Metro Manila. Much of the reason can be attributed to the rise of mixed-use developments that offer a balanced lifestyle of live, work, and play that

Photo by Gerd Altmann from PixabayThe urban landscape is evolving, and living spaces have become magnets for work, leisure and lifestyle. Condominiums, for instance, are redefining modern living by seamlessly blending convenience and style into living spaces.Real estate players and companies share the trend and

Photo by vectorjuice on FreepikOver the past decade, condominiums have grown in popularity among Filipinos seeking new homes partly because of their versatility as a residential property and as a potential source of income. As more Filipinos move to Greater Manila and as developers build

With the recovery and rising prices of units in the real estate market, there is an opportunity for further growth and investment not only for those seeking homes but also for those seeking profitable ventures in the property market. Luxury housing, in particular, is rapidly

Photo from Unsplash / Tech DailyGlobalization has facilitated the flow of capital across borders, allowing companies and governments to access funding from diverse sources. This has fueled economic growth and development in many regions, but it has also exposed financial markets to contagion risks. For