A number of listed companies at the Philippine Stock Exchange have instituted share buyback programs in recent years, primarily to shore up sagging stock...
Residential property prices posted broad-based quarterly growth in the first quarter of 2026, with both the National Capital Region (NCR) and Areas Outside NCR (AONCR) contributing to the overall increase.
Maternal and infant mortality remain key public health issues in the Philippines. According to data, the national maternal mortality rate stands at 84 per 100,000 live births, while Lipa City recorded the highest number of maternal and fetal deaths in the province in 2022.
The country's cement makers are backing a tougher regulatory line on substandard products, arguing that stronger enforcement is about more than protecting the market—it's about protecting the buildings and infrastructure that rely on every bag of cement.