Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power disturber better known as Meralco, on Tuesday said power rates in November will be higher as generation charge increased due primarily to a depreciation of the peso against the U.S. dollar.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has intervened in the ongoing issue of unauthorized deductions from GCash accounts, directing G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI) to swiftly address the problem and expedite refunds for affected users.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines showed a decline of 14.5 percent year-on-year in August 2024, totaling USD813 million in net inflows, compared to US$951 million in August 2023, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) highlighted continued growth in lending and domestic liquidity in September, reflecting robust economic activity and financial stability.
The country's gross international reserves (GIR) stood at USD112.43 billion as of end-October 2024, slightly lower than the USD112.71 billion recorded at the end of September 2024, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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.