November 2023 FDI net inflows highest in nearly two years
INVESTMENT inflows posted double-digit growth in November 2023 to mark the highest level in nearly two years, driven mainly by the expansion in debt...
Expensive health care feared as hospitals deal with rising costs
THE country’s hospitals fear rising labor costs and operating expenses could make health care more expensive.
“Expenses are increasing now,” Philippine Hospital Association president Jose...
Consumer group hits high power rates, bats for Epira amendment
HIGH power rates continue to repel both foreign and domestic investors from setting up businesses in the country, a consumer group said over the...
Pump price rollback set today
MOTORISTS will get a slight reprieve this week, as oil firms yesterday announced a rollback in pump prices after five straight weeks of hikes...
InLife wins Gold Anvil Awards
Insular Life’s (InLife) program for its most valued clients, as well as employee engagement program won Gold Anvils during the 59th Anvil Awards.
The Amorsolo Circle,...
DOTr names 3 qualified bidders for NAIA rehab
THE three firms that have submitted bids for the P170.6-billion solicited proposal for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were compliant...
PH seen to import 3.9M metric tons of rice in 2024 – USDA
THE Philippines is projected to import more rice than initially estimated this year, further making the country the world’s top importer of the grain...
P100 minimum wage hike may be difficult for MSMEs – DOLE
DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Saturday, Feb. 10, said the proposed P100 minimum wage hike in the private sector...
DOTr names 3 qualified bidders for NAIA rehab
THE three firms that have submitted bids for the P170.6-billion solicited proposal for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were compliant...
Pag-IBIG home loans reach record-high P126B in 2023; Nearly 100,000 members with new homes
PAG-IBIG FUND released a record-high P126.04 billion in home loans to finance the housing units of 96,848 members in 2023, its top officials announced...