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Volatility of LNG prices to continue this year

The price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could remain volatile this year, force buyers to limit spot purchases and seek long-term contracts instead, according...

‘Phl sugar prices can go down if government were less protectionist’

The Philippines can pull down the price of sugar if only government honors its commitments under the World Trade Organization (WTO) and trade agreements...

PSEi seen reaching 7,800 points by yearend

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) could hit 7,800 points within the year as most of its 30-members have forecast earnings exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Second-order inflation fears grip Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas the most

Of all the threats to the stability of the price of services and goods in the economy, nothing grips the regulator, the Bangko Sentral...

Megaworld to open its first Palawan hotel in 2028

Megaworld Corp. on Thursday said it is building its first hotel in Palawan, the 10-storey Savoy Hotel, which will rise in the company’s 462-hectare...

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BPI to launch stablecoin settlement system for faster, cheaper cross-border payments

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has announced plans to introduce stablecoin settlement rails in partnership with global digital clearinghouse Meridian, aiming to modernize how funds enter the country with an initial focus on payroll support for informal economy workers such as freelancers and virtual assistants.

ADB backs LWUA’s P1.99-B projects for water districts

The Asian Development Bank will support the Local Water Utilities Administration in carrying out a P1.99 billion development project covering 11 water districts across the country.

PH strengthens US tariff case with forced labor ban

The Philippines has bolstered its position in the US' ongoing Section 301 tariff review by adopting stricter rules that prohibit the importation of goods produced through forced labor, a move aimed at strengthening supply chain integrity while protecting domestic manufacturers from unfair competition.

Updated farmland conversion policy expected next month

The Department of Agriculture is set to release a refined set of rules governing farmland conversion within the coming weeks, a measure aimed at balancing national development with food security.
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