BSP: Number of fake banknotes surged by 18.4% in 2024
DOCUMENTED counterfeit banknotes went up by 18.4 percent year-on-year in 2024, which the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) attributed to increasing capability of banks...
DOE exec sees rise in rooftop solar projects once ERC rules are out
MORE households are expected to utilize renewable energy once the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) releases the rules on rooftop solar projects, likely in the...
DTI boosts Halal seafood, services to attract tourists
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Halal Industry Development Office said it strengthened its presence when it comes to food, especially seafood,...
LSE International Development Review Publishes First Print Issue
LONDON, June 9, 2025 — The LSE International Development Review—an entirely student-based, open-access journal dedicated to advancing rigorous debate on international development—releases its first...
DTI: Canned sardine makers dropped P3 price hike plan
MANUFACTURERS of canned sardines have canceled their plan to hike prices by P3, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
The DTI said...
Faster 5.6% Philippine GDP growth seen in Q2
THE Philippine economy may have grown by a faster 5.6 percent in the second quarter, with benign inflation powering up consumption.
Such an outlook bodes...
Non-resident digital service providers registration until July 1
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the registration deadline for Non-Resident Digital Service Providers (NRDSPs) until July 1, 2025 due to the...
Moments of Care Take Centerstage: Unilab, Watsons Join Forces to Launch #ShareTheAlaga Campaign
In an industry often driven by numbers, margins, and competition, two health and wellness giants are choosing to spotlight something far more human: alaga—a...
DTI begins full enforcement of e-commerce law, liability rules
THE Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (ITA) is now in full effect following the end of its transitory period on June 20, 2025, making...
Philippines readies fuel subsidy program as oil prices soar
THE government said it was readying the rollout of the fuel subsidy program amid the threat of a hefty oil price hike in the...