Inflation in the Philippines could ease further in April, following a drop to 1.8 percent in March—the slowest pace since May 2020—if rice prices continue to decline in the latter half of the month.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has revised estimates for the country’s economic performance, covering both 2023 and 2024, with updates on quarterly and annual figures by industry and expenditure.
Filipino women are increasingly asserting themselves in the workforce and playing a more prominent role in shaping the nation’s future, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported a 15 percent year-on-year decline in the number of construction permits approved in January to 12,526, a greater decrease from the 5 percent posted in December and an indication of a glut in supply.
Smart Communications has introduced the Smart Home WiFi SIM 99, a dedicated card designed to work with open-line home WiFi routers, as well as compatible Smart and PLDT Home WiFi devices with expired or inactive SIMs. Priced at just P99, the package includes 2GB of non-expiring data, creating an accessible option for households seeking reliable internet access.
India’s GMR Group is positioning the proposed Sangley Point International Airport as a major new Philippine investment, with the project expected to draw more than P150 billion in direct capital as the company expands its aviation and logistics footprint nationwide.
Treasury bill yields climbed across all maturities at Monday’s auction as investors priced in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent rate hike and the prospect of further monetary tightening amid an elevated inflation outlook.
The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) launched 10 new classrooms in Calasiao, Pangasinan and Bacolod City for its 34th anniversary, benefiting four public schools. Two classrooms each go to Nalsian-Bacayao, Bued, and San Miguel Elementary Schools; four to Emiliano Lizares Elementary.