The rate at which prices change across the Philippines, more known as inflation, accelerated to 2.5 percent in November, from only 2.3 percent in October, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday.
Early Monday, PLDT announced the “voluntary retirement” of veteran journalist Catherine Yap-Yang, a first vice president and head of the company’s corporate communications group. Her retirement took effect December 1.
The sustainable bond market in the ASEAN+3 region experienced significant growth in the third quarter, with outstanding sustainable bonds reaching USD893.1 billion by the end of September, according to data collected by the Asian Development Bank’s Asia Bond Monitor.
The United Sugar Producers Federation (Unifed) has called for immediate government action to address the alarming decline in mill price of sugar, which is threatening the livelihood of local farmers.
Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, said its latest data for the third quarter reveals that unsold condominium inventory in Metro Manila has ballooned to 75,300 units, including both pre-selling and ready-for-occupancy units.
Meat imports surged by 25.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by higher pork and chicken shipments, according to data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
The Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) today (13 May 2025) confiscated six parcels containing Ecstasy and heroin valued at approximately PhP4.43 million.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for its instrumental role in the Philippines’ successful removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List, ending a three-year effort to meet global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards.
The President cited BOC’s enhanced monitoring of cross-border cash movement as a major contributor to the country’s compliance with FATF action items. He recalled issuing a directive in October 2023 instructing key government agencies—including the BOC—to implement reforms aligned with the FATF’s recommendations.
Security Bank's BetterBanking Rewards Program was named Best Customer Loyalty Program at the International Finance Awards 2025, underscoring the bank’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.