Sy siblings, Razon, Villar lead 2025 Forbes list of PHL’s 50 richest
The Sy siblings have once again topped the Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest for 2025, with a combined net worth of $11.8...
Philippines agricultural output up 5.7% in second quarter
MANILA - The Philippines' agricultural output grew by 5.7% in the second quarter from a year earlier, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.
Crop output,...
Marcos suspends rice imports for 60 days starting September
By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Wednesday announced a 60-day suspension of rice importation beginning on Sept. 1,...
Philippine annual inflation at 1.3% in May
MANILA (UPDATE) - Philippine annual inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month in May, driven by slower increases in utility and food prices, the...
Philippines revises Q4 2024 GDP growth to 5.3%
MANILA - The Philippine statistics agency said annual growth in fourth-quarter economic output has been revised up to 5.3%
Full year 2024 gross domestic product...
What is in the ICC warrant against ex-Philippines president Duterte
THE HAGUE - A 15-page International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Rodrigo Duterte, seen by Reuters and authenticated by an ICC source, outlines the accusations against the former Philippines...
ICC issued arrest warrant for Philippines’ Duterte over 43 murders, document shows
AMSTERDAM - The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity committed during his deadly war...
Philippines’ ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says
MANILA - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was served an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court on his arrival at Manila's main airport on Tuesday, the government said.
The ICC...
Philippine inflation slows more than expected in February as rice prices drop
MANILA - Philippines' annual inflation eased more than expected in February, driven largely by slower increases in food and utility costs, the statistics agency...
Philippine lawmakers back petition seeking vice president’s impeachment
MANILA — A petition seeking the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country’s former president, received the required support...
Philippine annual inflation at 2.9% in January
MANILA - Philippine annual inflation was 2.9% in January, matching the previous month's rate, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.
The increase in the consumer...
Philippines Q4 GDP grows by 5.2%
MANILA (UPDATE) - The Philippine economy expanded an annual 5.2% in fourth quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday, missing the...