Philippine firms target Saudi build, retail boom
Philippine companies are sharpening their sights on Saudi Arabia as Manila ramps up a trade push to plug local exporters into the Kingdom’s surging infrastructure and consumer markets.
Revenge denied, ranking rises in Doha
Alex Eala has seen this movie before. Same opponent. Same early-round stakes. Same itch for payback.
Bank lending growth eases, signaling softer liquidity support for firms and households
Bank lending growth slowed in December, pointing to a more cautious flow of domestic liquidity to businesses and households.
Manila port gridlock needs structural logistics reset
Manila’s port congestion problem is once again clogging the nation’s economic arteries—and experts say quick fixes won’t cut it.
Laguna Hydro Plant turnover seen as boost to grid stability
The 797-megawatt Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric complex in Laguna has been formally turned over to the Thunder Consortium, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s power system as more renewable energy comes online.
