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April 5, 2024

Marcos government cuts 2024, 2025 growth targets

The Marcos administration has slashed its economic growth targets for 2024 and 2025, even as its economic team maintained that the Philippines will still end up as one of the better-performing economies in Asia-Pacific.

By Melvin Gascon

The power of social sensemaking

What is sensemaking? A concept popularized by organizational theorist Karl Weick, sensemaking entails making sense of the world around us. It isn't just about having the right answers; it's also knowing how to use the information effectively.

By Josiah Go

Heavy power users told to ready gensets amid tight supply

The DOE issued an advisory enjoining power distributors nationwide to temporarily disconnect from the transmission grid in order to lessen its load during the power-hungry dry season. The agency is likewise crafting a policy for the equitable pricing of ancillary services or power reserves.

By Jordeene B. Lagare

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BIZ BUZZ

Chocnut sundae, anyone?

Jollibee fired the first salvo this summer when it brought to the market the other day its new Chicken Nuggets that it described as "crispy, juicy and chicken on-the-go." Rival McDonald's Philippines will not be beat, however, and will launch today, April 5, not just one but three additions to its menu.

By Tina Arceo-Dumlao

INQUIRER-PLUS EXCLUSIVE

Real estate firm to become Rappler's biggst shareholder

Listed MRC Allied Inc. of businessman Benjamin Bitanga will venture into the digital media space as it moves to acquire a significant stake in Rappler Holdings Corp., which owns local online news site Rappler.

By Meg J. Adonis

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