The Philippine Statistics Authority's early June survey indicates a continued decline in regular milled rice prices, averaging P42.77 per kilogram—down nearly seventeen percent from P51.31 in the same period last year and slightly lower than May’s P43.64.
The Financial Sector Forum (FSF), led by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has launched the 2025 edition of its flagship campaign Protect Your Money (PYM), signaling a renewed push to enhance consumer confidence amid the country's evolving digital financial landscape. Analysts say the initiative could support monetary policy by reinforcing financial system trust and consumer participation.
Consumers could soon benefit from more efficient and competitive small businesses, thanks to a new initiative spearheaded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Converge ICT Solutions Inc., and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Far Eastern University (FEU) has approved an additional equity investment of P11.4 million in Higher Academia, Inc. (HAI), a non-sectarian educational institution based in San Fernando, Pampanga. This move increases FEU's ownership in HAI to 51 percent, solidifying its majority stake.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has partnered with Ticketmaster to launch SM Ticketmaster, a new digital ticketing platform set to replace SM Tickets and expand online ticketing services across the Philippines amid rising demand for live entertainment.
Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.
Despite rising global inflation and mounting geopolitical risks, Jollibee Foods Corp. is determined not to compromise on product quality or portion sizes, even as it navigates higher operating costs.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has dramatically increased penalties for anti-competitive practices and non-compliance under its newly issued Memorandum Circular No. 26-002, signaling a more aggressive approach to market discipline.