President Marcos eyes tobacco industry model for palay ‘floor price’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that government, through the Department of Agriculture, is looking at imposing a floor price for palay to ensure farmers profitability and sustain their intention to plant and produce more rice.
ADB bares major Southeast Asia push at regional summits
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda reaffirmed in Malaysia the institution’s strong commitment to advancing regional cooperation and integration at the 16th BIMP-EAGA and IMT-GT Summits, highlighting a unified approach to tackling regional challenges while unlocking shared opportunities.
Government posts budget surplus in April, 4-month budget deficit widens
The National Government (NG) recorded a budget surplus of P67.3 billion in April 2025, up 58 percent year-over-year, as tax collections accelerated despite a...
Chicken, tilapia output rise in 1Q; pork, fish dip
Seasonal patterns boosted chicken and tilapia production in the first quarter but weighed on output of hogs, bangus, and galunggong, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Musk pledge to refocus on firms reassures investors, lifts Tesla
A pledge made by Elon Musk over weekend to re-immerse himself in his companies has revived investor confidence, sparking a rally in Tesla shares on Tuesday even as the electric vehicle maker faces operational headwinds.
