The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday announced a 25 basis point reduction in its key interest rates, lowering the target reverse repurchase rate to 6 percent.
Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan underscored the critical role of public-private partnership projects in bolstering disaster resilience in the Philippines at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
Farm gate prices of palay were higher in September compared to the year-earlier level even as it eased from the level in August, boosting rice farmers income.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday projected a stronger agricultural sector output in 2025 on the back of lessons learned from current year's...
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its review of charges and the surcharge policy and has bared significant reforms aimed at reducing borrowing costs for member countries like the Philippines.
The Philippines is seeking to convert longstanding trade ties with the US into investment, technology partnerships and employment, highlighting USD8.5 billion in approved projects in the second quarter of 2026 as it courts West Coast businesses.
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has donated more than 6,500 school buildings, equivalent to over 13,000 classrooms, across the Philippines over the past 65 years, supporting efforts to improve educational access in underserved communities.
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has earned dual recognition at the Asia CEO Awards 2026, receiving Circle of Excellence honors in Sustainability Company of the Year and Diversity Company of the Year for its environmental initiatives, inclusive workplace policies and responsible hospitality practices.
FAST Logistics Group is strengthening its Cebu operations to help local businesses reach markets across the Philippines, offering integrated transportation, warehousing and distribution services that could reduce the cost and complexity of nationwide expansion.