The country’s total rice stocks as of November 1 declined year-on-year by a quarter to nearly 2 million metric tons (MMT) as stocks across households and commercial entities fell, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

The country’s inflation in December could settle between 3.6 percent to 4.4 percent driven by higher prices of rice and meat, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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THE state’s budget deficit in November declined by almost a quarter on an annual basis to P93.3 billion on the back of better revenue collection amid lower public spending, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).

PUBLIC utility jeepney  (PUJ) operators and transport groups have failed to get immediate relief from the Supreme Court against the December 31 deadline imposed by the government for the full implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Moderniza...

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to award the P170.6-billion Naia Privatization deal by February 15, according to a ranking government official.

THE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) sees the accomplishments of Ms. Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Daniela Dee as a powerful tool to inspire the Filipino-Chinese community and a larger Philippine so...

THE Philippine electorate is moving towards political neutrality, as gleaned from the results of the PAHAYAG End of Year (P-EOY2023) Survey, which shed light on the evolving political sentiments in the Philippines.

THE number of Filipinos who will enter the coming new year with fear is down to just 3 percent, the lowest on record, according to Social Weather Station’s (SWS) latest national survey.

Aside from causing air and noise pollution and threatening life and limb, loud firecracker explosions during the New Year Eve revelry traumatize your beloved cats and dogs.

DAVAO CITY—The Bangsamoro technical skills agency graduated last week 200 former fighters of both Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to help the former combatants adapt to the mainstream society.

THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) on Thursday maintained that lower tariff rates benefit Filipino consumers, citing lower inflation rates for meat and other commodities this year.

DAVAO CITY—The Department of Health (DOH) regional office here said it would be putting up a treatment facility for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in each province in the Davao Region, a Philippine Information Agency news dispatch said.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law seven legislative measures directed to improve seven higher education institutions (HEI) in different provinces in the Philippines. 

After a challenging period caused by the pandemic, the Philippines is back on the international cruise tourism map, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). 

With the New Year’s Eve revelry just a few days, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos on Wednesday urged all local government units (LGU) to strictly enforce their ordinances concerning the use of harmf...

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed the launch of the Long March 3B rocket of the People’s Republic of China and advised the public about potential risks it may incur to ships, fishing boats, and other vessels that will pass through Rozul R...

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. was lauded for his “exceptional sense of bravery, love, and service” to the country and people and hailed as one of the Heroes of the Year awardee in the 2023 “Gawad Pilipino” held at ...

ALIGNED with its thrust in corporate social responsibility to help students gain access to a quality learning environment, the Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) turned over computer units to Cavite State University last December 1, the lender announ...

HAPPY New Year! As we usher in 2024, the phrase “feed your focus” seems like a timely theme for this post. I thought this could be useful for associations to start the new year.

THE Pru Life Insurance Corp. of U.K. (Pru Life UK) announced that the payment it received for new policies in the third quarter rose by 15.8 percent year-on-year to nearly P8 billion; owing to “innovative” products.

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced last Thursday it hasn’t found the four tankers the agency links to smugglers of hundreds of thousands of unmarked fuel in Bataan.

THE Philippines posted a $672.86-million net inflow of foreign investments registered with the central bank through authorized agent banks (AABs) in November—snapping two months of consecutive net outflows—as gross inflows outpaced outflows.

PROJECTIONS point to positives for the Globe Group in 2024, as it cited on Thursday key developments in its data-center operations and the introduction of its electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. said it is spurring Laguna’s economic growth with the mall operator’s recent expansion in local communities.

PROPERTY developer Megaworld Corp’s. real estate investment trust Mreit Inc. has extended the closing date of its acquisition of its sponsor’s seven assets to next May, exactly a year when it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

THE Ayala Group’s renewable energy (RE) arm ACEN Corp. is injecting some P12.87 billion in six different subsidiaries to fund power projects across the Philippines.

CEBU PACIFIC (PSE: CEB) was recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for its significant contribution in providing logistical support during calamities and disasters).

PUBLICLY-LISTED restaurant operator Figaro Coffee Group Inc (FGC). and Kitchen City have just opened a joint coffee chain at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Pasay.

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German companies operating in the Philippines have the highest optimism in terms of business and hiring outlook for 2024 compared to their peers in other Southeast Asian countries, according to the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (G...

I faced a health challenge this year that required me to significantly modify my diet. After presenting my options, the doctor recommended that I see a nutritionist specializing in my condition. We had a difficult time getting an appointment with this...

The Municipality of Noveleta under the leadership of Mayor Dino Reyes-Chua, bagged the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Award given by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

In line with its commitment to make digital services accessible for Filipinos and to help uplift lives across the country, PLDT Home, together with Zone V Camera Club and the Virlanie Foundation, launched The Learning Hub in Barangay Bagong Silangan, ...

Davao region farmers cement their slot among the world’s best cacao producers, making the South
the country’s chocolate paradise.