Property sector ‘unfazed’ by political noise — Colliers
THE Philippines’ property sector is not being distracted by the ongoing political noise in the country following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte...
Rice imports down by almost half in first quarter
PHILIPPINE rice imports were cut by almost half in the first quarter of 2025, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
As of March 13, total...
BOP surplus hits 5-month high
THE country's balance of payments (BOP) position reverted to a surplus of USD3.1 billion in February this year, the highest in five months, the...
DTI Guimaras leads ‘Biz Boost’ to strengthen MSME growth in Sibunag
GUIMARAS – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in this province, in collaboration with Negosyo Center Sibunag, Sibunag local government unit (LGU), and...
DOE includes water conservation on Earth Hour 2025
THE Department of Energy (DOE) has called on Filipinos to switch off non-essential lights and electrical appliances, a symbolic gesture to raise awareness of...
PH a good investment destination – Finance chief
DEPARTMENT of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto urged global investors to consider the Philippines as their next investment destination, adding that Samsung has already...
BSP flags impact of looming NAIA fee hikes on inflation
THE upcoming fee increases at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) could stoke transport inflation by making air travel costlier in the near term, the...
PH gross gaming revenue up 25% in 2024 despite POGO ban
THE Philippines' gross gaming revenue (GGR) posted a 25% growth in 2024 even with the government ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) as...
DOLE to private establishments: Submit annual wage reports
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday, March 18, reminded employers of the June deadline for the submission for the Annual Establishment...
Vehicle sales up 2.9% in February
AUTOMOTIVE vehicle sales in February this year rose 2.9 percent to 39,164 units from 38,072 units in the same month in 2024, the joint...