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BFAR extends three-month breather on fish grounds off Zamboanga

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has closed off the waters off the Zamboanga peninsula from fishers for two months beginning mid-November.

DOE warns fuel price hikes may persist until year-end

The series of fuel price hikes and its impact on the lives of consumers could persist all the way to December, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Sunday.

PAGCOR begins transition to regulation-only status

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is transitioning to a purely regulatory body from its current role as both regulator and operator of the gaming business, PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro H. Tengco, said. 

Global debt trends up anew

The global debt burden retreated for the second year in a row, even though it remains above its already-high pre-pandemic level, according to the latest update of the International Monetary Fund's Global Debt Database. 

Consumers integrate solar energy into homes

More consumers are incorporating solar energy into their homes as the shift towards renewable energy accelerates, according to global trend forecasting firm WGSN.

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Meralco Networks Group retains ISO quality certification with zero non-confirmities

The Networks Group of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has kept its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification after passing its second surveillance audit with no issues found.

BPI to launch stablecoin settlement system for faster, cheaper cross-border payments

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has announced plans to introduce stablecoin settlement rails in partnership with global digital clearinghouse Meridian, aiming to modernize how funds enter the country with an initial focus on payroll support for informal economy workers such as freelancers and virtual assistants.

ADB backs LWUA’s P1.99-B projects for water districts

The Asian Development Bank will support the Local Water Utilities Administration in carrying out a P1.99 billion development project covering 11 water districts across the country.

PH strengthens US tariff case with forced labor ban

The Philippines has bolstered its position in the US' ongoing Section 301 tariff review by adopting stricter rules that prohibit the importation of goods produced through forced labor, a move aimed at strengthening supply chain integrity while protecting domestic manufacturers from unfair competition.

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