Gov’t bullish on P1T investment approvals in 2019; W. Visayas in top 5 PH...
MANILA – The government remains confident about achieving the P1-trillion target in approved investments this year even after total levels declined by 23 percent...
Global growth fears continue to weigh on peso
MANILA – The Philippine peso continued to depreciate against the dollar on Thursday, still weighed down by concerns on the world's biggest economy.
The local...
DPWH’s Villar: Feasibility study for Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridge done
IMUS, Cavite – The feasibility studies for the two multi-billion bridges in Mindanao and Visayas are now ready for the next stage prior to...
Agri damage due to El Niño now at P2.2B, says NDRRMC
MANILA – Agriculture damage in six regions as a result of El Niño has already reached P2.2 billion, with Soccsksargen suffering the most, according...
DOF says it trusts China, expects more deals
MANILA – The Department of Finance (DOF) on Wednesday said it trusts China to comply with the terms of the controversial loan for the...
Chicken supply hits record high, may be disrupted in May – trader
MANILA – The country's supply of frozen chicken has reached a record high of 50 million kilos this month, but may disrupted by the...
Review PH credit history before ranting, exec to China loan critics
MANILA – Government critics must first look at the Philippines’ credit history and fiscal position before ranting about the perils of securing infrastructure loans...
Supermarkets to ensure availability of NFA rice
MANILA – The Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association (Pagasa) vowed that it will ensure that subsidized rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) will be...
LTFRB eyes flexible matrix that can adjust fares alongside fuel costs
MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is considering the implementation of a flexible fare matrix that mandates fare increases commensurate...
Manila Water urged to compensate customers’ add’l expenses
MANILA –Consumer group Laban Konsyumer Inc. (LKI) on Tuesday welcomed the one-time bill waiver to be implemented by Manila Water Company Inc., but said...