DA acts to prevent egg shortage, price surge amid bird flu concerns
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up efforts to avert a potential egg shortage and price spike in the Philippines, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Friday.
MerryMart partners with DA in providing affordable rice
In a move aimed at easing the economic burden on Filipino families, MerryMart Grocery, a subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., has officially joined the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) program to offer Filipinos affordable rice options.
Foreign investments surge 39% in 2024
Foreign investments registered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) through authorized agent banks (AABs) took the high path in 2024, with net inflows totaling USD2.1 billion, a sharp turnaround from the previous year's outflows. This marked a significant 39.2 percent increase from 2023, which saw USD12.9 billion in investments.
Philippine stocks fall Friday, enter bear territory
Philippine shares were caught in a perfect storm on Friday, with negative market-moving news sending the benchmark PSE Index to a two-year low and into bear market territory.
SM Group wins 13 Anvil Awards for Excellence in Public Relations
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) and its affiliates SM Foundation, China Banking Corporation, and Watsons have earned 13 prestigious Anvil Awards, solidifying their leadership in corporate communications and public relations. Recognized at the 60th Anvil Awards, the SM Group was lauded for its PR initiatives across a wide array of categories, including investor relations, sustainability, governance, and social impact.
