The Department of Finance (DOF) wants a whole-of-government approach to tackle inflation that remained elevated in February despite the central bank’s very aggressive monetary...
The path the budget deficit has taken in 2022 has encouraged the economic managers, particularly Budget chief Amenah F. Paangandaman, who noted that as...
Lower prices gasoline and diesel helped slow down headline inflation in February to 8.6 percent from 8.7 percent in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority...
London- and New York City-headquartered Fitch Ratings said so-called asset-quality risks the various Philippine banks face at present are increasing due to the rising cost of living and higher interest rates.
The Philippines is stepping up agricultural ties with Türkiye, targeting stronger trade in poultry, seafood, and tropical products while boosting Halal-certified feed production. A recent meeting between represenatives of the Department of Agriculture and the Turkish Embassy focused on enhancing food security and opening new markets for high-value Philippine exports.
Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) and fintech company KreditHero, Inc. have announced a nationwide partnership to expand access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Philippines. The collaboration combines Discovery Capital’s lending experience and network with KreditHero’s digital technology and wide reach, aiming to make it easier and faster for entrepreneurs to secure funding.
The governments of the Philippines and South Korea have opened new rice seed processing and cold storage facilities at the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The project marks PhilRice’s 40th anniversary and aims to modernize the country’s rice seed supply chain.
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has partnered with the provincial government of Laguna to expand its river cleanup and restoration program aimed at reducing flooding across the province.