GSIS backs KALINGA bill, cites ₱12.2B in crisis aid
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed full support for the proposed KALINGA Act of 2026, saying it is ready to help in a coordinated government response to the ongoing energy crisis.
SM Prime revamps Susana Heights Estate with amenities
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is stepping up its push into the premium residential segment with a phased transformation of Susana Heights Village, signaling continued confidence in demand for low-density, high-value suburban estates despite a softer macroeconomic backdrop.
DDMP REIT raises dividend on strong earnings
DDMP REIT Inc. has declared a higher cash dividend for its shareholders, backed by solid earnings growth and sustained leasing activity across its Bay Area office portfolio.
Unemployment eases, but labor market pressures persist
The Philippine labor market showed modest improvement in March, with unemployment easing slightly, though broader indicators suggest lingering pressures on job quality and workforce participation.
Farm output value slips 0.3% in Q1 as rice weakens
Agriculture and fisheries output in the first quarter of 2026 edged lower from a year earlier, as declines in crops and fisheries offset solid gains in livestock and poultry, underscoring uneven recovery across the sector.
