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Cebu Pacific renews partnership with STB

Cebu Pacific on Friday said it renewed its partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to boost travel opportunities for Filipinos in Singapore. 

CLI expanding hospitality portfolio with opening of Citadines Bacolod City

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. on Friday solidified its foothold of the Visayas and Mindanao tourism market with the inauguration of Citadines Bacolod City, the listed property developer's maiden hotel venture outside Cebu City and the largest international hotel in Bacolod.

Fed keeping US rates steady may force BSP to delay rate cuts to 2025

The decision by the Federal Reserve to hold US interest rates steady following May's inflation data, which came unexpectedly unchanged, could have dimmed expectations for a rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas during its August policy meeting. 

Palay price rises in May, potentially impacting retail price of staple

The price of palay or unhusked rice has seen a significant surge in May, raising concerns about its potential impact on the retail price of the commodity in the coming months.

Revised USDA forecasts still make the Philippines top rice importer

The Philippines was likely to remain the world's top rice importer this year and next, with purchases seen half a million metric tons more each time, based on forecasts released by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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FFCCCII seeks stronger ASEAN business ties to boost trade

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is calling for stronger cross-border business partnerships across Southeast Asia, citing opportunities to expand trade, attract investment and accelerate technology cooperation amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Caltex promotes engine protection for Philippine scooter riders

Caltex is highlighting engine protection, oil stability and heat management as key considerations for scooter owners in the Philippines, where heavy traffic, high temperatures and frequent daily use can place added demands on motorcycle engines.

BCDA plans power, digital upgrades to attract New Clark investors

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is exploring new energy and telecommunications infrastructure to strengthen New Clark City’s appeal to investors, with proposed projects targeting reliable electricity and improved digital connectivity.

Philippine housing licenses set to reach 5-year high

The Philippine housing sector could record its highest number of residential units issued licenses to sell (LTS) in five years in 2026, as stronger developer activity and expanded government housing initiatives support prospective supply , growth, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
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