Statement of Goldilocks on scrapped takeover deal with SM Retail
Below is a statement released by Goldilocks President Richard L. Yee on the scrapped acquisition deal with SM Retail:
"I would like to confirm reports in the...
Economy expands at 6.6% in fourth quarter, 6.7% in 2017
The Philippine economy posted 6.6% gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported this morning.
The October-December outcome...
DPWH to conduct weekend road reblocking
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake road reblocking and repairs starting 11:00 p.m. of Friday night, Jan. 19, at the...
Trade deficit widens in November as imports outpaced exports
THE Philippines registered a November trade deficit of $3.78 billion in its balance of trade in goods, wider than the $2.49 billion shortfall in...
Factory output contracts in November
FACTORY output declined for the third straight month in November, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported earlier this morning.
Preliminary results from the PSA’s Monthly...
U.S. Embassy closed Dec. 25, 26
The Embassy of the United States in the Philippines and affiliated offices will be closed to the public on Monday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas,...
MMDA Alabang area advisory
THE Muntinlupa Local Government will close the National Highway from Susana Heights to Alabang Viaduct on Saturday, Dec. 23, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. to give...
Factory output down 6.5% in October, worst since 2011
Factory output declined in October, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported this morning.
Preliminary results of the PSA’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI)...
Exports up 6.6% in October, top target
Merchandise exports grew by 6.6% to $5.366 billion in October, bringing total exports on track to beat the official target, data from Philippine Statistics...
Unemployment rate rises to 5% in October
Preliminary results of the latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the unemployment rate at 5% in October,...