The country's balance of payments (BOP) position surged to a surplus of USD3.7 billion in the third quarter of 2024, a sharp recovery from the USD524 million deficit recorded in the same period last year.
The average farm gate price of dry palay fell to P20.03 per kilo in November, signaling a potential drop in rice prices for consumers in the coming months.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million loan to support the Philippines' infrastructure development through public–private partnerships (PPPs).
Metro Manila residents will face higher water rates starting next year, as the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) adjusts tariffs to reflect changes in tax rates, environmental charges, and foreign currency differential.
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.