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.
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.