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Manila emerges from Article IV consultations “strong” post-pandemic

The Philippines is adjudged to have emerged from the pandemic on strong economic footing based on the preliminary assessment of a four-man visiting team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

House leaders repurpose intelligence funds as inflation-fighting programs

House leaders have set aside a portion of the P1.23 billion intelligence fund under next year's proposed budget into programs that help defeat inflation.

Seven-month FDI weaker at only $4.7B

Foreign direct investments (FDI), the kind that stays for the long haul,  proved weaker in the January-to-July period this year to $4.7 billion from $5.5 billion last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Tuesday.

Inflation peeling away from target increases policy rate adjustments – Moody’s unit

Headline inflation getting away from the central bank's 2 percent to 4 percent target range this year heightens the likelihood of a change in the monetary policy structure in the Philippines, the analytics unit of the sovereign credit watcher Moody's Investors Service said on Monday.

GCash users unable to use the popular app; issues assurance funds are safe

GCash, the mobile wallet of Globe Telecom Inc. trends on X, formerly Twitter, after its users complained of inability make transactions, whether sending or receiving, since the early morning hours of Monday. 

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DA targets August start for new FMR projects

The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (DA) said that the construction of major farm‑to‑market roads (FMR) under its program is set to begin by August this year, with bidding activities scheduled from June to July. In a briefing in Quezon City, DA assistant secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also chairs the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for large FMR projects, said preparations are already underway, including a pre‑procurement conference scheduled soon.

EDC seeks nod for upgrade of P25-B Negros geothermal facility

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 for Energy Development Corporation’s proposed P25-billion expansion and upgrade of the Southern Negros Geothermal Project steam field in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

PAL pitches Sydney winter escape as cool alternative to PH summer heat

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is encouraging Filipinos to trade the country’s sweltering temperatures and unpredictable weather for a crisp winter holiday in Sydney through its new “Coolest Summer Ever” campaign.

Courts back SJDM in water service takeover; search for new operator begins

Two Regional Trial Courts—one in Bulacan and another in Las Piñas—have dismissed separate requests from PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the San Jose del Monte (SJDM) city government.

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