The Philippine labor market showed modest improvement in March, with unemployment easing slightly, though broader indicators suggest lingering pressures on job quality and workforce participation.
Agriculture and fisheries output in the first quarter of 2026 edged lower from a year earlier, as declines in crops and fisheries offset solid gains in livestock and poultry, underscoring uneven recovery across the sector.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Air China’s inaugural Chongqing-Manila (CKG-MNL) flight on May 2, signaling a major boost for the Philippines’ tourism recovery.
RL Commercial REIT, Inc. (RCR) delivered a strong start to 2026, with first-quarter earnings and revenues surging on the back of fresh asset infusions and sustained high occupancy, underscoring the resilience of its leasing-driven income model.