The USD437 billion Philippine economy is projected to grow by 5.7 percent in 2024, according to Fitch Ratings, which credits the country’s effective monetary policy for the positive outlook.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday reported a positive trend in personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs), with October 2024 figures showing a 2.7 percent annual increase.
Philippine Treasury bill (T-bill) yields rose at Monday’s auction compared to the previous week, as market participants await key monetary policy decisions from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) later this week.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a show cause order (SCO) to motorcycle ride-hailing and delivery service app, Angkas, demanding an explanation for allegedly surpassing the government-mandated cap on motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reaffirmed their commitment to the closed-fishing season as a critical conservation measure.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has backed a proposal to declare a state of calamity to mobilize government resources against the worsening effects of El Niño, saying authorities must act quickly as forecasts point to a potentially severe climate event.
Prime Midstream expects demand for natural gas to remain strong as the Philippines faces growing electricity needs, volatile fuel prices and the challenge of balancing renewable energy growth with reliable power supply.
Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has received recognition from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for importing nearly USD370 million worth of American agricultural products in 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ importance as a market for US farm exports.