“Our goal is to have a trusted, inclusive, and ethical AI ecosystem that accelerates innovation and drives the globally competitive Philippines,” says Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPDEV

PH finalizing AI governance framework to boost innovation

The Artificial Intelligence Governance Framework for the Philippines is expected to be finalized within two months, according to a Department of Economy, Planning, and...
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Sustainability and Global Competitiveness: What Your Company Should Know

Business conditions across Southeast Asia are shifting in ways that are becoming harder to ignore. Markets are expanding, and cross-border trade is deepening. Expectations...
A room package “Made for Moms” at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo from May 8 to 10 is priced starting at P6,300 nett.

Richmonde Hotels celebrates moms with gift of time and togetherness

MOTHER’S Day gifts may come in many forms, but the ones moms treasure most are often the simplest: time to relax, and moments made...
Office of the Provincial Agriculturist Agribusiness and Marketing Coordinator Betty Baldevia (left) and Ge Anthony Recopuerto during an interview on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Recopuerto invited young agripreneurs to join the Young Farmers Challenge, especially if they have business ideas they want to pursue. PNA PHOTO BY ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY

Young agripreneurs in Antique urged to join Young Farmers Challenge

YOUNG farmers and agripreneurs in Antique are encouraged to join the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) program and pitch business ideas they intend to pursue. Office...
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Peso falls to new record low vs dollar at P61.62:$1

THE PHILIPPINE peso touched another historic low against the greenback during the intraday trading on Wednesday, April 29, on continued hedging activities by importers...
Air travelers can expect a minor drop in plane fares with the fuel surcharge down to Level 18 from Level 19 for the first two weeks of May. This means that on top of the base fare, domestic flyers will pay an additional P593 to P1,734 while international passengers will shell out P1,958.44 to P14,561.87. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Airfares still high in May despite lower fuel fee

Pricey airfares are expected to persist through the first half of May after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) set a Level 18 fuel surcharge...

9.2-M Filipino households see themselves as poor — OCTA survey

FILIPINO households experienced a slight improvement in economic sentiment during the first quarter of 2026, though experts warn this stability remains "fragile" and highly...

Balik-pasahe at ayuda sa gasolina, pinaigting ng LANDBANK bilang tugon sa krisis sa enerhiya

Bunsod ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina, mas pinalakas ng LANDBANK ang tugon nito upang maibsan ang epekto ng krisis sa mga...
Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved P79.9 billion in 2022 – the highest in the agency’s 42-year history.

Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases grow 9% to ₱32.92B in Q1 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund released ₱32.92 billion in home loans in the first quarter of 2026, up 9% from ₱30.22 billion in the same period last...
Jun, 40, and Jerome, 21, weave blinds made from bamboo sticks and leaf midribs at a workshop in Pasig City on April 13, 2026. The Department of Agriculture is looking to avail of $300 million to $500 million from international financial institutions, citing the huge potential for engineered bamboo as an alternative material for construction. PNA PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

$500-M ADB fund eyed for bamboo industry

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hoping to obtain next year up to $500 million in funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or...