Palawan seems to have it all: It is repeatedly named one of the world’s best islands, its beaches and limestone landscapes are featured in international travel lists, and millions of visitors come each year. Yet, ask travelers in some parts of Asia where Palawan is and the answer may be: Where is that? The disconnect...
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Survival math and margin math for young income earners
Most financial advice starts too late in the story. It assumes there is already margin, something left over after rent, food, transport, and family, and then prescribes where to put it. Open this account. Contribute this percentage. Start now. But for a significant number of young Filipinos earning ₱15,000 to ₱25,000 a month in Metro...
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Revamped forex mastery series for Filipino traders launched
SmarTrade, the financial education company dedicated to empowering Filipinos through free learning sessions and personalized coaching, has officially launched its revamped forex mastery series. The program is designed to help aspiring traders, from beginners to advanced learners, understand the world of forex trading in a clear and structured way. By providing accessible financial education, SmarTrade...
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Macquarie to invest $1.2B in Asia’s largest floating solar plant in Laguna Lake
Singapore-based Macquarie Capital has committed to invest at least $1.2 billion in the Philippines to build a 1,300- megawatt (MW) floating solar plant on Laguna Lake, touted to be the biggest of its kind in Asia. The investment firm signed a letter of intent during the state visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in...