U.S. Federal Reserve officials say that monetary policy will need to stay restrictive for "some time" to bring inflation back down to the Fed's 2 percent target, but their unity around that phrase masks an ongoing debate over another possible rate hike this year.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said Monday it is looking into the root cause of the grid disturbance Sunday night that caused power interruptions across the Luzon grid.
Agriculture Usually treated as waste in rice milling and consigned mainly as animal feed, rice bran--after fermentation--offers itself as a nutritious food additive that could benefit not only consumers but provide an income boost to farmers.
Globe Telecom Inc. said Monday it is unloading its controlling stake in Electronic Commerce Payments Inc., or ECPay, to Gcash’s parent company Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt) for P2.31 billion.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled new capital reforms on Friday that will unlock $100 billion in new financing capacity over 10 years as the lender expands its development and anti-poverty mission to tackle climate change and other global crises.
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.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is allocating up to USD500 million for the Philippines under a new USD1.5 billion regional program aimed at transforming rice farming practices across the Asia-Pacific, with a strong policy focus on sustainability, climate adaptation, and food security.
Motorists will face higher fuel costs starting Tuesday as major and independent retailers implement across-the-board price hikes. Gasoline prices will increase by P0.60 per liter, diesel by P0.95, and kerosene by P0.30, marking the fourth straight week of increases for gasoline.