Marianne Go

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Business Editor at The Philippine Star

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Growth with Metrobank

2 days ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

Metrobank, which was founded almost 63 years ago by George SK Ty in 1962 and is set to celebrate its 63rd anniversary this September, has established a solid and reliable reputation as a bank partner to its varied clients through generations that span from the baby boomers (1946 to 1963), to millennials (1981 to 1996), to Gen Z (1997-2009) and now to Gen Alpha (2010-2024).
Positive growth seen for SEA

4 days ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

Countries that are part of the Southeast Asian region are expected to remain resilient and will continue to attract investments in high growth sectors, such as industrial and data centers, despite the uncertainties in the global landscape due to the evolving tariff situation caused by US President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. This was the assessment of Xian Yang Wong, head of research, Singapore and Southeast Asia at Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global commercial real estate services firm.
Government needs to incentivize local car manufacturing

5 days ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

As the 30-year-old Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) continues to welcome more foreign car makers into the country, CAMPI president Rommel Gutierrez sees the need for the government to come up with a new car manufacturing program that will encourage more investments into the Philippine automotive sector.
Uncertainty from Trump 2.0 seen to taper off

1 week ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers, is optimistic that the current global uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will ease once tariff negotiations are completed in the next couple of months.
Toyota’s race weekend

1 week ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

It was my first time to attend the recently concluded two-day second leg of the Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, held this time in Metro Manila at Villar City in Las Piñas, following the first race weekend last March at the Clark International Speedway in Clark, Pampanga. Previously known as the TGR Vios Cup, the TGR Philippine Cup has held street races in Alabang, Muntinlupa City; Cebu City; McKinley, Taguig City and Pasay City.
Rediscovering Amorsolo

1 week ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

Ayala Museum continues with its mission to impart art appreciation and educate Filipinos, especially the younger generation, on the country’s rich culture and heritage through its permanent gold exhibit collection and a series of specially curated exhibits highlighting some of our great Filipinos artisans in the field of textiles, ceramics and pottery.
The Okada experience

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

I regularly go to Okada Manila for various functions and have enjoyed its Medley buffet restaurant several times in the past, but it was quite a surprise during my visit this week that the quality of the food outlet has significantly improved, perhaps because Mrs. Takako Okada is now overseeing the hotel’s premium dining. I noticed the improvement during an event I attended at the hotel where I met and briefly had the chance to interview Mrs. Okada.
Tough love

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

Government leaders need to face up to the reality that the Philippine economy, just like most of its global counterparts, is facing an economic upheaval due to US President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on tariffs.
Back to business please

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

With the national election done and over with and most of our newly elected lawmakers and local government officials proclaimed and sworn into office, can we please all get back to business? And when I say get back to business, I mean the economy...not political “business” or monkey business (of course with a lot of prayers for good luck to that).
SMC is now RSA’s brand

3 weeks ago | philstar.com | Marianne Go

In a span of about 25 years, Ramon S. Ang, or RSA, has truly reshaped San Miguel Corp. as his brand. The Soriano family will still be remembered as an integral part of the history of SMC, when Andres Soriano joined the company in 1918, then known as La Fabrica de Cerveza de San Miguel, which was actually founded in 1890 by Enrique Ma. Barreto de Ycaza.