Non-financial assets dominate household wealth in latest BSP survey
The bulk of so-called non-financial assets households across the Philippines own consist mainly of home appliances, according to the Consumer Finance Survey (CFS) the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted in 2021.
Palay production likely up Q1, corn output may slide—PSA
Palay production in the first quarter of 2025 is expected to reach 4.72 million metric tons, with higher yields offsetting a decrease in rice planting area, according to the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Duterte appears before ICC; confirmation of charges hearing set Sept 23
The International Criminal Court has set September 23 as the date for the confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Duterte, following his...
Customs seize P1.18B worth of smuggled goods in Valenzuela operation
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized around P1.18 billion worth of allegedly smuggled goods, including disposable vapes, vape pods, and other merchandise, in a Friday operation in Valenzuela. BOC Commissioner Bien Rubio confirmed the discovery, highlighting the importance of border control measures to ensure safe, regulated vape products.
BOC, Rubio cited for driving investments through faster trade processes
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio received the Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan award for streamlining customs processes and enhancing the...
