Farmers’ Almanac meets print’s harsh math
The Farmers’ Almanac did not so much die as it was politely forced into early retirement. After 208 years of forecasting frost and fortune, this venerable annual faced the same forces now battering legacy media everywhere: rising costs, collapsing print economics, and a digital world that rewards clicks over contemplation.
BOI pivots focus as 2025 targets falter
The Board of Investments (BOI) is recalibrating its strategy in 2026, moving from chasing renewable energy registrations to supporting project execution and targeting high-value sectors.
BOI falls short in 2025 despite record investment approvals
The Board of Investments (BOI) approved P1.56 trillion in investment pledges in 2025, surpassing the P1.5-trillion mark for the second consecutive year and posting the second-highest approvals in its 58-year history.
Port fees rise at Manila and Batangas starting Jan. 1
Major port operators began implementing the first round of approved fee increases at the Manila and Batangas ports on January 1, 2026, following approval by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
DA bets on more sili to cool price spikes
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is zeroing in on one of the most volatile items in the Filipino kitchen: chilli pepper or sili. With prices swinging sharply during the rainy season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing a plan to ramp up production, harden farms against extreme weather, and bring more predictability to supply and prices.
