2nd Most Attractive Emerging Market for Renewable Energy

2nd Most Attractive Emerging Market for Renewable Energy Investment With a power score of 2.65, the Philippines has emerged as the second most attractive developing economy for renewable energy investment, according to the 2024 Climatescope report by BloombergNEF (BNEF). This marks a significant improvement for the country, climbing two spots from 4th place in 2023. … Read more

The Aristocrat Restaurant – Malate

The Aristocrat Restaurant – Malate Located at the corner of Calle San Andres and Roxas Boulevard. The restaurant started as a food truck in 1936, plying the Luneta Park and Dewey Boulevard areas. It was owned by Engracia Cruz-Reyes. The restaurant named The Aristocrat, was eventually established along Roxas Boulevard in 1939. It promoted Filipino … Read more

Tiangui o Feria

In many towns in the country, tiangui o feria, is held once day a week while others do it once a month. All the neighboring towns come with their merchandise and sell objects like precious stones, grains of gold they collect in the sands washed away by the currents of the rivers. There is tuba, … Read more

The Philippines GDP Growth

Update: Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has pointed out that the Philippines continued to expand by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2024 due to an acceleration in private spending and remains among the fastest-growing economies in Asia. The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth is ahead of Indonesia (5.0%), China (4.6%), and Singapore (4.1%) … Read more

What is PERA?

What is PERA? Personal Equity and Retirement Account or PERA is a voluntary retirement saving program that supplements the existing retirement benefits from Social Security System, Government Insurance System, and employers. This is a powerful tool for ensuring financial security upon retirement and promoting a comfortable life during sunset years. Republic Act No. 9505 otherwise … Read more