The Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that investigation conducted on reports in Region I of “insoluble and floating” fertilizer was caused by improper product application, not product defect, easing concern over the integrity of government-supplied inputs.
The country’s balance of payments (BOP)—which shows how much foreign currency the country earns and spends with the rest of the world—is expected to move from a small surplus in 2024 to deficits in 2025 and 2026.
A late-November Social Weather Survey (SWS) commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy shows a sharp regional divide in public trust between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.
Philippine export sales at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) cooled to USD269 million, reflecting softer headline numbers but steady underlying demand from Chinese buyers for Filipino food and agricultural products.
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) said Joseph Sy has resigned as director, effective immediately, citing personal reasons and the “best interests” of the company.
The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to buy large volumes of mung beans and chili peppers directly from local farmers to stabilize prices and reduce dependence on imports.
Globe Telecom has made history by becoming the first mobile network operator to launch Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the Philippines and Southeast Asia—and the second in Asia—marking a major leap toward universal mobile connectivity in the country.
MacroAsia Corp. (MAC), through its majority-owned unit MacroAsia Airport Services Corp. (MASCORP), has begun construction of a new six-story headquarters aimed at strengthening its aviation services operations, following a formal groundbreaking ceremony held today.