The balance of payments (BOP), or what is left of the country's foreign currency earnings minus its foreign currency expenses, stood as a surplus of only USD238 million in the first three months this year, sharply lower than the year-earlier surplus of USD3.5 billion.
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) customers can expect a significant reduction in the June electricity rates, a turnaround from the increase announced earlier, as the power distributor implements staggered collection of generation costs from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Marker (WESM).
Globe Telecom is committed to widening its 5G network across the country despite the slow adoption of the technology.
The technology relates to a new...
The Philippines was likely to remain the world's top rice importer this year and next, with purchases seen half a million metric tons more each time, based on forecasts released by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, more popularly referred to as MVP, was again appointed by directors of PLDT as chairman, president and chief executive officer,...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved P977 billion worth of investment projects year to date, signaling robust investor confidence and reinforcing the Philippines’ push to become a regional hub for smart and sustainable investments.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to speed up the deployment of additional passenger ships at Lucena ports to uuuaddress the growing number of travelers heading to Romblon for Christmas.
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc. (IPAO) have launched the National Vision Screening Program (NVSP), which requires vision checks for all kindergarten learners nationwide.