Hard discounters are expected to maintain their upward trajectory in the local retail landscape, driven by aggressive store expansion and a growing portfolio of private label products. This trend is reshaping the food retail industry and attracting strategic investments from established players such as Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI).
Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows to the Philippines reached USD529 million in February 2025, a 61.9 percent decline from USD1.4 billion a year earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Tens of millions of Filipinos are expected to cast their votes today, May 12, in midterm elections that will fill 18,280 national and local posts—including 12 Senate seats that could reshape the political landscape for Vice President Sara Duterte and her critics; VP Sara faces impeachment charges before the Senate.
Fortinet®, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting substantial strides in environmental responsibility, cybersecurity innovation, and workforce development—underscoring the business and commercial importance of sustainable digital security.