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Tourism fuels economy, creates jobs in 2024
The Philippine tourism industry continued its strong post-pandemic recovery in 2024, contributing 8.9 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and supporting nearly 7 million jobs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Federal Reserve hold rates, eyes inflation, jobs paths
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Thursday held the federal funds target range steady at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, citing steady economic growth and lingering inflationary pressures.
PH renews MRT-3 deal with Sumitomo ahead of system privatization push
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will extend its maintenance contract with Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. for the MRT-3, signaling continuity in operations ahead of the planned privatization of the system's operations and maintenance (O&M).
Remittances climb in April, signaling sustained liquidity boost
Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) rose by 4.1 percent year-on-year to US$2.97 billion in April 2025, from US$2.86 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Manila terminal debuts zero-emission e-trucks
The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship port of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has launched the first fully electric terminal tractors in the Philippines, marking a key milestone in sustainable port operations.
