Pag-IBIG home loan releases hit record-high P12.11B in December amid the pandemic

Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases hit a record-high in December as disbursement reached P12.11 billion despite the economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

AIA Philam Life launches new funds for global investment

The country’s premier life insurance company, AIA Philam Life, has launched new investment funds which will give Filipinos access to the world's biggest companies...
Filipino farmers harvest rice in the middle of the day. Local rice output has reached 19.3 million metric tons. FACEBOOK/DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

PH rice output hits all-time high in 2020

THE PHILIPPINE rice production reached an all-time high last year at 19.3 million metric tons (MT), up 2.6 percent from 18.8 million MT in...

Airlines rely on local travel to recover from losses

AIRLINES appealed for stronger local tourism as they find ways to take off from dismal bottom lines. "It is really inside the Philippines – domestic...
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SSS: Over 99% of benefit disbursements coursed through e-channels

THE Social Security System (SSS) has expanded the use of electronic disbursement channels to release benefits to its members. SSS said from January to November...
Jeepney drivers stand along a highway in Metro Manila asking for help as the pandemic continues to hit the country’s transportation sector. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

IMF sees deeper 2020 economic crash, partial rebound in 2021

THE PHILIPPINE economy shrank deeper than expected in 2020, the International Monetary Fund said ahead of the release of official government figures. The global lender...

DENR-6 celebrates Zero Waste Month

January is not just the month of festivals in the region. It is also declared as the National Zero Waste Month by virtue of...

Infra spending, private sector upturn to boost PH recovery

INCREASE in government’s infrastructure spending this year is expected to fuel Philippine economy’s recovery this year even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed...
“We will continue with the current support programs under Bayanihan 2 and support micro, small and medium enterprises and job generation,” says Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez as he assured that the government will continue to help and support entrepreneurs during pandemic. PNA

DTI vows continued support amid halt on easing of restrictions

MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured continued support for entrepreneurs to help their businesses thrive and survive amid the coronavirus...
Drone photo of the completed two-building healthcare facilities for COVID-19 patients and medical frontliners in Iloilo City. Photo courtesy of DPWH Regional Office 6. PHOTO COURTESY OF DPWH REGIONAL OFFICE 6

DPWH turns over new healthcare facilities to Iloilo City government

AS PART of its contribution towards fighting COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Regional Office 6 completed and turned over...