Global markets are bracing for turbulence after the US weekend strike in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and signals a temporary US administration of the country. Analysts warn the move could ripple across energy markets, with implications for the Philippine economy.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Vehicle sales in the Philippines weakened in the first quarter of 2026, even as electrified mobility continued to gain momentum, according to industry data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
The Salmon Group has raised US$100 million in fresh funding, marking a major leap in its push to expand across the Philippines’ fast-growing financial services market. The round was heavily oversubscribed, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s rapid rise and long-term vision.
Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. has secured two top honors at the Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2026, earning Most Differentiated Service of the Year – Philippines and Patient Advocacy Program of the Year – Philippines. The recognition highlights a patient access model that is helping more Filipinos complete treatment despite persistent cost and system barriers.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is taking all legal steps to secure the return of former Ako-Bicol partylist congressman Zaldy Co, who was apprehended in Prague last week and remains under Czech custody. Marcos said he has directed the Departments of Justice and Foreign Affairs to coordinate with Czech authorities and deploy a high-level team to oversee proceedings, stressing that extradition follows strict legal processes. “We will bring Zaldy Co home and we will do so in accordance with the law,” he said, adding the former lawmaker will answer to the Filipino people.