Inflation seen to settle back to target levels before year-end
MANILA – The Philippines’ inflation rate is expected to return to its deceleration mode in the coming months after an uptick to 3.2 percent...
No swine fever in PH, says Piñol; Raisers urged to ramp up supply
MANILA – Agriculture secretary Emmanuel "Manny" Piñol recently gave the assurance that there is no African swine fever in the country, while at the...
World’s automakers race vs electric cars, ride-hailing
FRANKFURT, Germany – It’s a scary time to be in the car business.
The internal combustion engine is under attack from electric challengers. Car ownership...
PH, Japan to ink $202-M loan agreement for Mindanao road network dev’t next week
MANILA – Officials of the Philippines and Japan are set to sign next week the $202.4-million loan agreement for the development of the road...
Finance chief Dominguez seeks investors’ support on future economic reforms
MANILA – Finance secretary Carlos is seeking the business community’s support for the government’s upcoming economic reforms and initiatives as the administration bets scored...
Swedish firms keen to trade, invest more in PH
MANILA – Swedish companies are keen to trade and invest more in the Philippines, particularly in various infrastructure endeavors, amid the country's strong economic...
PAL: Duterte ‘generally satisfied’ after NAIA surprise visit
MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Monday sought the understanding of the public given the recent flight delays, while noting that President...
Duterte orders PhilHealth to sue execs in bogus dialysis treatment
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. to file criminal complaints against executives and employees who allowed the misuse...
Worsening trade wars pose risk to world economy, warns G20
FUKUOKA, Japan – The world's top financial policymakers admitted Sunday that "intensifying" trade tensions pose a risk for the global economy, after a G20...
No ‘mafia’ can survive in PhilHealth under Duterte gov’t, says Dr. Ferrer
“NO mafia can survive in the the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) under the watch of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.” Thus declared PhilHealth acting...