Economy
Philippine labor force momentum builds despite rise in jobless rate
The labor market strengthened in October as more Filipinos streamed into the workforce, even as unemployment rose from last year’s lows, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed Wednesday.
PH seen to miss 2025 growth targets — World Bank
The economy is expected to grow more slowly this year than previously hoped, according to a new World Bank assessment bared Tuesday.
PEZA Investments soar to P207B, up 3% On Year
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has cleared a major milestone, approving investments worth P207.577 billion from January to November, surpassing last year’s P201.55 billion tally. The approvals cover 281 new and expansion projects, marking a 2.99-percent increase in investment value and an 18-percent jump in project count from 239 in 2024.
Solid Group steadies eco zone growth
Solid Group is not always the most visible name in Philippine industry, but two of its ecozone developments, Calamba Premier International Park (CPIP) and Laguna International Industrial Park (LIIP),
BOI powers towards P1.75T target in 2025
The Board of Investments (BOI) is gearing up for a record-smashing finish as it eyes surpassing its P1.75-trillion investment target for 2025.
