Unemployment eases, but labor market pressures persist
The Philippine labor market showed modest improvement in March, with unemployment easing slightly, though broader indicators suggest lingering pressures on job quality and workforce participation.
Farm output value slips 0.3% in Q1 as rice weakens
Agriculture and fisheries output in the first quarter of 2026 edged lower from a year earlier, as declines in crops and fisheries offset solid gains in livestock and poultry, underscoring uneven recovery across the sector.
New Air China route sparks tourism surge
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Air China’s inaugural Chongqing-Manila (CKG-MNL) flight on May 2, signaling a major boost for the Philippines’ tourism recovery.
RL REIT earnings up on asset infusion, high occupancy
RL Commercial REIT, Inc. (RCR) delivered a strong start to 2026, with first-quarter earnings and revenues surging on the back of fresh asset infusions and sustained high occupancy, underscoring the resilience of its leasing-driven income model.
Paseo de Lipa charts bold township growth
Paseo de Lipa is stepping up its growth, transforming Lipa City, Batangas, into a model of modern, sustainable living.
