The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecasts that inflation in April will stay subdued, likely settling between 1.3 percent and 2.1 percent, continuing the downward trend seen in previous months. This outlook suggests easing price pressures for both households and businesses amid favorable supply conditions and global commodity trends.
The Republic of Slovenia officially inaugurated its first embassy in Southeast Asia at RCBC Plaza, a premier business address in Metro Manila, signaling a significant diplomatic and economic milestone in its relations with the Philippines and the broader region.
Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), one of the country's most diversified conglomerates, is making a bold commercial statement in the Visayas with City di Mare (CDM)—a 50-hectare township development in South Road Properties (SRP), now positioned as Cebu’s next major business and lifestyle hub.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has named Christina Faye M. Condez-de Sagon as undersecretary and concurrent chief of staff to Secretary Henry R. Aguda, a strategic appointment seen to reinforce the agency’s digital transformation agenda.
GMA Network, Inc. has declared a cash dividend of P2.4 billion, or P0.50 per share, to be paid on 20 May 2025, to shareholders on record as of 29 April 2025.
Higher operating costs and weaker contributions from associates, particularly aircraft maintenance unit Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), dragged down MacroAsia Corp.’s nine-month net income attributable to parent-company shareholders by 45 percent to P560.4 million, despite revenue growth across its food services, airport ground handling and water businesses.
VinFast has introduced its updated VF 8 electric SUV in the Philippines, pricing the five-seater from P1.55 million with a battery subscription or P1.79 million with the battery included.
US consumer prices rose more than expected in October, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month, lifting yields and pressuring equities.
The Philippines remains hopeful of signing the master agreement for the proposed Pax Silica advanced manufacturing hub before yearend, with negotiations progressing and no major substantive issues threatening a deal, Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said.