A top official of a national employers’ group warned that a P150 legislated daily wage increase will inflict “incalculable damage” on the economy and urged instead for more sustainable alternatives to help workers cope with the rising cost of living.
The country's gross international reserves (GIR), an indicator of capacity to pay maturing foreign debt and trade obligations, stood lower in September to $98.7 billion from $99.6 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP said on Friday.
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday has revised the sustainability reporting mandate for publicly listed companies to reflect the latest developments in global sustainability frameworks.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced the lifting of price caps on rice 29 days after first imposing the measure covering both the regular milled and well-milled staple.
Hotel101 Global, a subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corporation, has secured a 10-year partnership with MATCH Hospitality, naming Hotel101 Madrid as the official hotel accommodation partner for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid from 2026 to 2035.
The government, in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and allied organizations, has launched a pilot project for satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory services aimed at strengthening climate resilience in the agriculture sector.
EastWest Bank has convened a high-level forum focused on family enterprise strategy and succession planning. The event gathered clients from EastWest’s priority, retail, and corporate banking segments, offering a structured platform to address leadership transitions and intergenerational governance.
Makati Mayor Abby Binay today said the city government recently acquired three units of the Rosenbauer Smart Firefighting Robot to further enhance the city’s modern emergency response capabilities. The mayor said the robots offer an alternative way to aid in fire suppression and rescue efforts, especially in high-risk incidents such as those involving hazardous materials, reducing the risk to rescuers’ lives.