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,...
Bribery has emerged as the impeachment allegation against Vice President Sara Duterte that Filipinos consider the most serious, according to the latest nationwide survey by OCTA Research. The findings suggest the public distinguishes among the allegations rather than viewing the impeachment case as a single political issue.
Thai companies are exploring investment opportunities in the Subic Bay Freeport, signaling growing regional interest in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) as the Philippines positions the flagship growth corridor as a magnet for foreign capital and supply chain investments.
The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) is calling for a tougher crackdown on electricity theft and illegal power connections, arguing that reforms to reduce consumers' electricity bills will have a greater impact if they also address long-standing inefficiencies that continue to drive up costs across the power sector.
The Philippine mango has long been celebrated for its sweetness. Now it has found a different kind of distinction, becoming the muse for an award-winning Japanese porcelain artwork that captures how culture, much like trade, often flourishes through unexpected exchanges.