Trailblazing Pinays’ Everest feat honored in new book ‘Live the Dream 2’
A historic moment in Philippine mountaineering was celebrated anew as two pioneering Filipina climbers reunited with teammates and supporters to mark the launch of Live the Dream 2, a book chronicling their record-setting ascent and traverse of Mount Everest in 2007.
DA, DOT eye joint push for food-farm tourism growth
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are joining forces to promote food and farm tourism—an effort designed to draw more foreign visitors, boost domestic travel, and advance President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s agenda of revitalizing rural economies and generating countryside jobs.
Hog output declined in 1Q, nudging pork prices higher
The Philippines’ hog production declined in the first quarter, pushing farmgate prices to a record high.
BSP eyes further rate cuts on positive inflation outlook
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering further interest rate cuts as inflation in the Philippines remains within the target range, signaling a potential shift to a more accommodative monetary policy to bolster investment and economic growth.
InLife acquires 100% of Generali PH
Insular Life (InLife), the country's largest Filipino-owned life insurance company, has completed its acquisition of 100 percent of Generali Life Assurance Philippines (Generali), marking a major corporate milestone in the country’s insurance industry.
