ADB offers PH additional $1.75B to manage impact of Middle East conflict
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) has offered up to $1.75 billion in additional financing for the Philippines to manage the economic impact of the...
The ultimate back-to-school flex: upgrade your laptop with Acer’s ‘Bag of Deals’ promo
Acer’s Back-to-School season is officially here! Designed for students who need gear that can keep up, Acer kicks off its ‘Bag of Deals’ promo,...
DA vows immediate implementation of P50/kg price cap on imported rice
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) yesterday assured the immediate implementation of a P50-per-kilogram (kg) price cap on 5 percent broken imported rice, alongside the...
PH Q1 palay output down 6.3% to 4.4 milion MT
LOCAL palay production dropped 6.3 percent in the January to March period to 4.4 million metric tons (MT), the lowest first-quarter output since 2020...
Transmission rates down in May 2026 electric bills
POWER transmission service provider National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a slight reduction in overall transmission rates of the end consumers this...
Closer tie-up between gov’t, biz needed vs counterfeiting
AN OFFICIAL of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) underscored the need for closer coordination between regulators and the entrepreneurs in the...
Guimaras inflation hits 4.4% in April as transport, food costs spike
THE HEADLINE inflation rate in Guimaras surged to 4.4% in April 2026, a significant acceleration from the 1.6% recorded in March. Despite the jump,...
DA imposes temporary import ban on FMD-prone goods from Greece
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday, May 12, announced the temporary import ban of live animals and animal products from Greece following confirmed...
Bank loans grow faster despite Middle East shock
PHILIPPINE bank lending rose at its fastest pace in seven months in March this year as the impact of the Middle East war had...
Watsons celebrates 185 years with its biggest Nationwide Sale yet this May 14–18
For 185 years, Watsons has been bringing smiles to customers through trusted health, wellness, and beauty products, and this May, Watsons Philippines is marking...