Citi, a leading global bank and the largest foreign bank in the country, retains a positive outlook on the Philippines amid a challenging year ahead for the global economy.
Foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines surpassed five million as of November 4, growing 3.74 percent from 4.82 million in the same period last year, with a sharp rebound in Chinese visitors helping offset declining arrivals from South Korea.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has emphasized how rice research and strong partnerships are helping Filipino farmers face growing climate threats, as the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) celebrated its 41st anniversary Thursday, November 5.
Ayala Land Inc. reported double-digit declines in both its net income and revenues for the first nine months of the year, dragged down by softer sales across its residential and office development segments.
AdventEnergy, the retail electricity supply arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has welcomed a fresh wave of mid-sized businesses into the Retail Competition and Open Access program, following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s move to lower the eligibility threshold to 100 kilowatts last June 26, 2026.