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 Libreng Sakay program to continue with P1.285-B budget

Commuters are to continue availing of free rides, including on the EDSA Busway system, as P1.285 billion has been provided the government’s Service Contracting...

Foreign firm to start tests for possible hydrogen power plant in Zamboanga

A foreign firm is set to conduct technical studies and tests this month for the possible development of a hydrogen power plant in Olutanga...

URC instant coffee, potato snack items top food brand survey in 2022

Universal Robina Corporation’s food offerings continue to be among the most chosen brands in the Philippines, according to London-based brand consulting firm Kantar Group. “URC...

Pasay City cites SM companies among its top taxpayers

SM group’s various businesses were recognized as top taxpayers in Pasay City in appreciation ceremonies held at Conrad Manila.

M. Manila power rates up for third consecutive month

Power rates in Metro Manila will go up for the third consecutive month this January, mainly due to a higher generation charge and the...

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Philippine H1 trade gap hits record USD31.36B

The Philippines’ merchandise trade deficit widened to a record...

Developing Asia-Pacific growth steadies at 5% in 2026, Philippines part of resilient trend— ADB

Economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific will ease to 5 percent this year from 5.5 percent in 2025, then edge up to 5.1 percent in 2027, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported Wednesday. The 2026 forecast is a slight upgrade — 0.1 percentage points higher than the bank’s July outlook.

EU-PH FTA may spur factories, exports, groups say

The Philippines’ breakthrough in free trade negotiations with the European Union could trigger fresh factory investments, technology transfers and export growth, business groups said, but warned that local firms must prepare for tougher competition and demanding EU standards.

Philippines races to seal Canada, Japan FTAs by November

The Philippines is pushing to wrap up trade negotiations with Canada and Japan by November, building on the substantial conclusion of its free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union as Manila moves to widen market access amid global trade uncertainty.
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