The all-new Mitsubishi Destinator made its grand Philippine debut on Nov. 20, 2025.

Mitsubishi Motors PH launches the All-New Destinator

THE ALL-NEW Mitsubishi Destinator is now officially available in the Philippines. On November 20, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) began sales of the Destinator during...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. says the P20 Benteng Bigas Masterlist Registry System aims to enhance the program’s system and sales by providing a master list of beneficiaries. DA / PNA PHOTOS

DA rolls out online registry system for P20 rice program

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Monday, November 24, launched a modernized online registry system for the P20 rice program under the “Benteng Bigas...
Under the PhilHealth GAMOT, members and dependents can access medicines covering 75 common illnesses with an annual limit of P20,000. Photo shows the 26 newly accredited GAMOT providers in the region.

PhilHealth PULSE: Advancing collaboration with partners

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) successfully conducted PULSE (Promoting UHC through Linkages, Synergy and Engagement) which is a gathering of key stakeholders in...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) clarifies that it is not connected to, and has no dealings with, UNA Financing Corporation that fraudulently use the BSP’s name and logo, and the names of its employees and officers. PNA FILE PHOTO

BSP still pushing for zero electronic fund transfer fees

THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is still pushing to remove electronic fund transfer fees, at least for small transactions, as it seeks to...
The University of Asia and the Pacific’s latest “The Market Call” report says Q4 GDP growth is expected to improve as [the] national government resumes its spending and consumers use healthy remittance inflows to get into the holiday groove. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

Holiday spending tipped to boost Q4 growth

THE PHILIPPINE economy is expected to end 2025 on a more optimistic note, as holiday spending and robust remittances could help offset the impact...
BMI, a research unit of Fitch Solutions, sees the Philippine peso at around P59 to $1 by end-2025 and P59.50 by end-2026, with the weaker peso currently providing modest support to the trade balance in 2026. ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

BMI sees peso ending 2025 at P59 to dollar, falling to P59.50 in 2026

A WIDENING corruption scandal and rising global trade uncertainty are clouding the Philippines’ foreign investment outlook, even as a weaker peso offers limited relief...
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin expresses optimism for the government to achieve its goal to increase the share of renewable energy in the total power mix by 2040 during an interview on Nov. 21, 2025. She said interest among investors to put up new power projects is strong, bolstering domestic capacity. DOE PHOTO

Garin sees RE share in total power mix growing to 35% by 2030

DEPARTMENT of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin expressed confidence in hitting the government’s goal to increase the share of renewable energy (RE) to the...
“Driven by urbanization and e-commerce, supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores and warehouse clubs are outperforming traditional retailers in food and beverage sales,” says the US Department of Agriculture-Foreign Agricultural Service. PN PHOTO

Food sales in the Philippines seen rising 5% in 2025

THE Philippines’ food sales are projected to grow by 5 percent this year, fueled by sustained demand and the growth of digital platforms outside...
Gasoline station workers attend to clients in Barangay Mali-ao, Pavia, Iloilo, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Gasoline and diesel prices are going up this week. PN PHOTO

New round of oil price hikes to take effect today

OIL COMPANIES announced a fresh round of fuel price adjustments set to take effect today, November 25, reflecting another week of mixed movements in...
Photo courtesy of Jire Carreon/Rappler

BSP seen to remain dovish after anticipated December rate cut

THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to maintain its dovish stance even after the expected rate cut in December to support the...