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Rising tourist arrivals strain water and energy resources, increases CO2 output

The Philippines is grappling with increasing pressure on its water and energy resources due to a surge in tourist arrivals.

Central bank lending rate seen reflecting US Fed rate cut

Domestic interest rates, best reflected by the benchmark rate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), are seen to mirror the reduction adopted by the US Fed, which has cut its own benchmark by 50 basis points, analysts say.

DA chief projects significant drop in rice prices by January due to tariff reduction

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday projected a gradual easing of rice prices as soon as October as a result of the government decision reducing the tariff on imports.

3Q palay output projected to fall 11% to 3.36 million metric tons

The Philippine Statistics Authority projected an 11 percent reduction in palay output in the third quarter to 3.36 million metric tons.

OF personal remittances increase by 3.2% in July to USD3.43 billion

Personal remittances from Filipinos living and working abroad reached USD3.43 billion in July, an increase of 3.2 percent from the USD3.32 billion total in the same month last year.

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Travel demand seen rebounding in Q4

The Philippine tourism industry is poised for a stronger finish to 2026 as stabilizing fuel prices and pent-up demand encourage Filipinos to revive trips postponed earlier in the year, with cruises and emerging destinations expected to gain momentum.

PSEi rangebound as peso awaits BSP rate decision

Philippine financial markets are likely to remain cautious on Monday, with the PSEi expected to trade sideways as investors await the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Aug. 27 policy decision and assess persistent inflation, currency, and growth risks.

Music, Youth, and Hope: OFY’s ‘Music for a Regenerative Future’ celebrates artistry and shared purpose

The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) brought together melody, creativity, and a shared vision for tomorrow in Music for a Regenerative Future, an evening that blended world-class performance with a powerful message of care for the planet and belief in the next generation.

Middle East conflicts force another weekly spike in local fuel prices

Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.

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