DENR mandates incorporation of UN-SDGs in mining programs to boost sustainability
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has signed an administrative order requiring mining companies to integrate the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) into their Social Development and Management Programs (SDMPs).
Fuel prices rise amid geopolitical concerns and supply tightening
Fuel prices saw an uptick Monday following a temporary rollback last week, primarily driven by growing concern over the availability of crude oil from Russia and Iran. These concerns are rooted in ongoing U.S. sanctions and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Subsidized pork in Kadiwa rolling stores could address high retail prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering the possibility of offering subsidized pork through its Kadiwa rolling stores nationwide, as part of efforts to manage the implementation of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for the meat set for March.
T-bill rates rise at auction after BSP pause
Average rates of treasury bills rose at the auction held Monday, with the dealers of government securities driving up yields after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas decided last week to hit the pause button on monetary policy easing.
SM Prime hits record P45.6B net income in 2024, eyes further growth
SM Prime Holdings Inc. reported a record-breaking consolidated net income of P45.6 billion for 2024, reflecting a 14 percent increase from P40 billion in 2023, on the back of a robust growth driven by strong performances across all the business segments of one of Southeast Asia’s largest property developers.
