Business groups have renewed their call to the government to address corruption issues with full transparency and accountability, citing concerns over recent allegations on budget insertions and the peso’s new record low.

Over 100 Noche Buena items have retained their prices, while six saw rollbacks as the Department of Trade Industry released its Noche Buena price guide ahead of the holiday season.

Corruption remains a concern for foreign investors, but recent government efforts to look into anomalous flood control projects and hold officials accountable could help strengthen investor confidence, according to the American and European business ch...

The Department of Trade and Industry is looking to start issuing its decision on requests for price adjustments of basic necessities and prime commodities this January.

The government is likely to meet next week to discuss the implementation and lifting of the price caps on rice, according to the National Economic and Development Authority.

Countries in Asia and the Pacific will need to strengthen cooperation in vaccine development and delivery systems to become better prepared for future pandemic threats, according to the Asian Development Bank Institute.

The Foundation for Economic Freedom has in a petition asked the Tariff Commission to start the investigation for temporary tariff reduction on rice imports to address the increasing price of the staple.