Acceleration in the prices of several food items as well as of fuel prices are seen to bring the January 2026 inflation rate at 1.4 to 2.2 percent. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, said these factors can be partly offset by stabilizing vegetable prices. PNA FILE PHOTO

BSP forecasts January 2026 inflation between 1.4 – 2.2%

UPTICKS in the prices of rice and fish, among other food items, are seen as upside risks to January 2026 inflation, which the Bangko...
Finance Secretary Frederick Go says he is constantly coordinating with the Department of Budget and Management on the release of the P1.4 billion the government has set for primary spending for the first quarter of 2026 “because we need them to circulate in the economy.” DOF PHOTO

Gov’t sets P1.4-B primary spending for Q1 to boost economy

THE GOVERNMENT has set P1.4 billion in primary spending for the first quarter of 2026 to support economic recovery, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said. The...
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3 airlines commit to reduce fares – DOT chief

THREE major airline companies in the country vowed to remove their top two most expensive price buckets (fare classes) to lower airfares, according to...
Diesel prices are expected to drop by 10 to 30 centavos per liter next week while gasoline might go down by 20 centavos or no change at all. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Fuel price hikes seen next week

PUMP prices of petroleum products are expected to increase next week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday, January 30. Based on four-day...

Casino Plus Brings an Elevated Entertainment and Leisure Experience at the Second Baccarat Tournament...

Manila, Philippines — Reinforcing its commitment to premium, player-first engaging experiences, Casino Plus elevates entertainment and leisure for its online users with the live...
DBP Executive Vice President Catherine Magana (fourth from left) holds the award from the GCG in recognition of the Bank’s corporate governance initiatives. Also in photo are (from left): National Privacy Commission Chairman Johann Carlos S. Barcena, DBP Senior Vice President Soraya F. Adiong, former Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, GCG Chairperson Marius P. Corpus, GCG Commissioner Geraldine Marie B. Berberabe-Martinez, Department of Finance Undersecretary Rolando G. Tungpalan, DBP Corporate Secretary Maria Katrina L. Infante, and Department of Budget and Management Assistant Secretary Leonido J. Pulido III.

DBP cited by state regulator for good governance

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been recognized for the second consecutive year by the state regulator of government-owned and controlled corporations...

PCSO REMITS ₱26.54M IN MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHED, NCDA, PSC

Photos by Arnold T. Ramos The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) released a total of ₱26,537,714.41 in mandatory contributions to three government agencies during a...

Bigger Prizes Await Lotto Jackpot Winners Starting Feb. 1

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is turning up thrill and excitement for 2026. Starting February 1, lottery enthusiasts nationwide can look forward to significantly...
The boulder fill and slope protection at the causeway and pier of the San Jose de Buenavista fish port in Antique in this photo taken on Jan. 14, 2026. Darcy Bungay, San Jose de Buenavista Municipal Economic Enterprise and Development Officer, said in an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 28, that they are expecting the fish port upgrading project to be completed this coming May. PHOTO COURTESY OF DA-PRDP

Antique town fish port ready for commercial, RoRo vessels this 2026

ANTIQUE – The upgrading of the over P284-million town fish port in San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of Antique, is expected to...
Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo’s Ani Restaurant will soon introduce themed dining packages designed for guests to forge a deeper connection to the province’s defining flavors.

MORE THAN A STAY: Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo offers immersive journey into the...

AS ILOILO City celebrates its status as the Philippines’ first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo is positioning itself as...