Economy
DBM pressed to clear CARS arrears
Lawmakers are pressing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to finally clear nearly P4 billion in government arrears owed to two major automakers under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS), a move seen as critical to restoring investor confidence in the Philippines’ industrial policy.
Filipinos top Southeast Asia’s online showrooming shift
Filipino online shoppers are emerging as the most active practitioners of “showrooming” in Southeast Asia, highlighting how digital commerce and physical retail are becoming increasingly intertwined.
US job growth stalls as labor market cools
US hiring barely moved in November, signaling a labor market that has lost momentum after years of breakneck growth.
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by...
Cashless shift forces small businesses to move fast
Cash is no longer king—and today’s new generation of entrepreneurs is feeling the pressure to adapt.
CIAC driving push for Clark’s growth
The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) is doubling down on Clark’s rise as a premier investment and logistics hub, backed by strong locator activity,...
