COA commends NFA’s 2024 performance
In a rare commendation, the Commission on Audit (COA) has praised the National Food Authority (NFA) for its effective rice inventory management, according to the latest Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) issued to the Department of Agriculture’s grains agency.
Heart disease still top killer in Philippines
Ischaemic heart diseases remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from January to November 2024, according to new data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Trade gap narrows as PH exports to US surge
The trade deficit narrowed significantly in April, reflecting a rare convergence of rising exports and declining imports. The foreign trade gap declined to USD3.5 billion, down from a revised USD4.5 billion in March, according to data released Friday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Ex-NEDA chief Habito joins First Holdings’ board
First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH), the Lopez Group’s pioneering energy and infrastructure company, has elected respected economist and former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Dr. Cielito Habito as an independent director, signaling the group’s intent to further deepen its strategic governance amid the evolving business and policy landscape.
Diverse ventures, one mission: SM Group empowers workforce in evolving market
SM Investments Corp., the powerhouse behind one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, is harnessing its vast and varied ecosystem to meet the evolving demands...
