Maharlika Investment Corp., manager of the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, and Clark International Airport Corp. on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to...
The Philippine economy accelerated in the second quarter of 2024, fueled by strong performances in services and industry, which generated more jobs to sustain consumer spending to more than compensate for a downturn in agriculture caused by El Niño.
The headline inflation rate accelerated to 4.4 percent after tapping on the brakes in June, when the year-on-year increase in the consumer price index...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Monday it could start easing interest rates if inflation continues to decelerate with the help of softening rice prices following the reduction of tariff to 15 percent from 35 percent with the implementation of Executive Order 62.
EastWest Bank has convened a high-level forum focused on family enterprise strategy and succession planning. The event gathered clients from EastWest’s priority, retail, and corporate banking segments, offering a structured platform to address leadership transitions and intergenerational governance.
Makati Mayor Abby Binay today said the city government recently acquired three units of the Rosenbauer Smart Firefighting Robot to further enhance the city’s modern emergency response capabilities. The mayor said the robots offer an alternative way to aid in fire suppression and rescue efforts, especially in high-risk incidents such as those involving hazardous materials, reducing the risk to rescuers’ lives.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is allocating up to USD500 million for the Philippines under a new USD1.5 billion regional program aimed at transforming rice farming practices across the Asia-Pacific, with a strong policy focus on sustainability, climate adaptation, and food security.
Motorists will face higher fuel costs starting Tuesday as major and independent retailers implement across-the-board price hikes. Gasoline prices will increase by P0.60 per liter, diesel by P0.95, and kerosene by P0.30, marking the fourth straight week of increases for gasoline.