HIGH inflation that could result from extreme weather events and pricey logistics costs prompted the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to reduce its growth expectations for the Philippines this year.

THE National Food Authority Council on Thursday approved a higher buying price range for palay to give the government corporation the “flexibility” to compete with private traders in securing supply and help rice farmers earn more from their harvest.

TAGUIG City Mayor Maria Laarni Cayetano urged the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday to urgently address the vaccine shortage, noting that it would put children at risk for pertussis or whooping cough.

A total of 25,904 household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) nationwide have successfully graduated from the program in the first quarter of this year, achieving self-sufficiency status, according to an official from the ...

THE country’s on-grid power generation capacity last year grew by just 0.12 percent to 28,291 megawatts (MW), with coal still the dominant power source in the mix.

TRANSPORT groups Piston and Manibela announced on Thursday a two-day strike set to commence on April 15, in protest against the government’s handling of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

THE Philippines is banking on the development of infrastructure such as bridges and railways as it aims to reduce the cost of logistics from 25.5 percent to 15 percent of the total cost of goods, according to the Supply Chain Management Association of...

At the 35th Rotary Club of Manila Weekly Membership Meeting at Manila Polo Club in Makati City on Thursday, guest of honor Atty. Irene D.T. Alogoc, Executive Director of the Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution, receives a plaque of appreciation f...

FOREIGN and domestic debt obligations widened the government’s net external liability position in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

TIME deposits of Filipinos led to an all-time high in Foreign Currency Deposit Units (FCDU) of banks as of December 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

CHALLENGES faced by nature-based solutions (NbS) for flood management prevent these from being implemented in the Philippines, considered by the OECD Development Center as the country with the highest disaster risk globally.

MANILA is laying the groundwork as it prepares, among others, the incentives framework for banana farmers ahead of the ratification of the free trade deal with South Korea, according to a Trade official.

The National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Batangas, celebrates Easter with the traditional Salubong, reenacting the meeting of the risen Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Long Beach in Noveleta, Cavite City, becomes a vibrant hub as people gather to celebrate Easter Sunday or Linggo ng Pagkabuhay, a tradition that not only brings communities together but also provides relief from the scorching temperatures.

AMID China’s growing aggression in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. created the National Maritime Council (NMC) to safeguard the country’s territorial waters.

THE Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction for murder of seven alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group who were behind the killing of a military asset in 2007.

IN observance of Fire Prevention Month, the Malasakit Team of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go delivered immediate relief to fire victims in Barangays Cawag and Del Monte in Island Garden City of Samal on Monday, March 25.

TO help address scam issues involving individuals victimized by bogus franchise business models that are mostly “too good to be true” with their high yield promises at rock-bottom franchise fees, the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) is ...

SELECTED personnel from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) participated the week-long training program on Business Process Management (BPM) and System Dynamics by the Australia Embassy in collaboration with the Australia Award and Alumni Engagement Pr...

RAFFY T. Tulfo, broadcast journalist-turned-senator, now leads the names of possible contenders in the 2028 presidential race, according to the latest survey by Pulse Asia Research Inc.

OVER 30 government housing projects are now undergoing various stages of construction, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).

THE Cebu-Negros-Panay 230kV Stage 3 (CNP3) interconnection project is nearing its full completion, an official of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (Iemop) said last week.

AMID calls for the President to step down, a senior House of Representatives official pointed out last Sunday that the administration’s investment missions are starting to yield positive results.

The country’s pork inventory declined a few days before Filipinos began the observance of Holy Week, according to data from the attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Local government units (LGUs) are required by Republic Act (RA) 11985 to help the national government identify areas that are suitable for salt farming and to support local farmers in increasing their output to eventually turn salt into an export comm...

The Securities and Exchange Commission will start imposing on April 1 higher fines and penalties for the late and non-filing of reportorial requirements by corporations.

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The Philippine Association of Assessing Officers Inc. (PAAO, Inc.), in coordination with the Bureau of Local Government Finance of the Department of Finance, will hold its 17th National Convention and Annual Seminar on Real Property Appraisal and Asse...

The 13.2-megawatt (MW) Nabas wind power project of PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) in Aklan is a step closer to commencing full operations.

Globe Telecom Inc. claimed over the weekend that it maintained its stronghold in the Philippine mobile market, positioning itself as “the undisputed leader” in the industry with a 54.7-percent mobile revenue market share (RMS) in 2023.

THE national government reported that it spent more in terms of amortization than interest payments, the sum having totaled P158.898 billion in debt payments for January this year, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).

The Department of Finance (DOF) expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hubert Dominic B. Guevara who passed away on March 29 at 56.

SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian, in filing an enabling resolution, clears the way for an inquiry into the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s imposition of a 25-percent withholding tax and 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on all cross-border services rendered ...

STRATEGIC board engagement goes beyond attending meetings and approving decisions. It also involves active participation, thoughtful deliberation, and a deep commitment to advancing the association’s mission.

THE Philippine office of Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS) Pvt. Ltd. announced plans to grow its gender diversity in jobs involving technology.

Regulators are looking at creating guidelines for cryptocurrencies, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said.

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Connectivity, or the lack thereof, has been a persistent issue in the Philippines for decades. As we mark 30 years since the country first connected to the Internet, it is disheartening to note that inadequate connectivity still plagues a significant ...