A worker carries a sack of rice on his head inside a government rice warehouse National Food Authority in Quezon City. REUTERS/ERIK DE CASTRO/FILES

Lower import rates on rice, corn, meat extended until Dec. 2024

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of reduced tariffs on rice, corn, and meat products until the end of December 2024 to...
The Department of Trade and Industry reminds consumers to check the expiration date and ingredients on the labels of Media Noche products to ensure safety, and buy only in quantities that are needed. DTI ILOILO PHOTO

No price increase on ‘media noche’ items – DTI

PRICES of media noche items and basic necessities and prime commodities will remain stable until New Year’s Eve, an official of the Department of Trade...
Despite several headwinds, the Philippine economy grew by 5.5 percent in the first three quarters of 2023. The economic growth during the period was one of the highest in Asia. DARLANA PHOTO

PH one of top performing Asian countries in 2023

THE Philippine economy grew by 5.9 percent in the third quarter of the year, bringing the year-to-date economic growth to 5.5 percent. National Economic and...
EastWest Bank’s recently launched EastWest JCB credit card won the “Best Credit Card in the Philippines” award. Photo shows the EastWest Beaufort in Taguig.

EastWest 9-month income surpasses full year 2022

GOTIANUN-LED EastWest Bank (EW) posted a net income of P4.9 billion in the first nine months of 2023, exceeding the full year net income...
Arriving passengers utilize the electronic gates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City in this undated photo. From an average 130,000 daily passengers during the Christmas season in 2019, the figure is expected to reach up to 145,000 starting Dec. 22. PNA PHOTO BY CRISTINA ARAYATA

December passenger volume at NAIA up 15%

PASSENGER volume at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for the first three weeks of December increased by almost 15 percent year-on-year. Data from the...
A first after 16 years: Locals of Semirara Island once again experience the thrill of carnival attractions through SMPC’s “Semirara Carnival 2023.”

SMPC brings amusement park experience in Semirara Island

AFTER more than 16 years, residents of Semirara Island in the municipality of Caluya, Antique get to experience once again the excitement and thrill...

Globe Postpaid, Singlife unite for a secure, worry-free holiday season

Globe Postpaid has partnered with Singlife to elevate the festive season for its customers, offering a blend of reliable connectivity and top-tier insurance services....

Big-time fuel price hike seen on last week of 2023

FUEL prices are expected to go up big-time on the last week of 2023 amid the "surge" in the international market, the Department of...
Trash is strewn on the street at the Baseco Compound in Port Area, Manila in this file photo. JONATHAN CELLONA, ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

22% of Filipinos were poor in first half of 2023 – PSA

TWO in 10 Filipinos were poor in the first half of 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Friday, Dec. 22. The PSA said Philippine...
Survey shows cash on delivery payments give online shoppers a sense of security as they can withhold payment until they receive and inspect the item. INQUIRER.NET PHOTO

Online shopping fraud worries 93% of Filipinos

DESPITE Filipinos being fond of online shopping, the majority of them still worry over fraudulent transactions, which are expected to surge this holiday season...