Multi-year rule eased for routine service renewals
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said government agencies no longer need to obtain a multi-year contractual authority (MYCA) to renew routine services...
NCR retail price growth hits 10-year low
RETAIL PRICE growth for general goods in the National Capital Region (NCR) slowed in 2025 to the weakest reading in 10 years, according to...
Charoen Pokphand signals PHL expansion plans — DTI
THAI conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF) has indicated to the government its plans to expand in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and...
Coal dev’t contract process set for streamlining
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it plans to introduce a new type of contract that will accelerate the development of confirmed coal deposits.
In...
Why boards must rethink risk and resilience
By Ryan Gilbert K. Chua and Warren R. Bituin
Risk has become a constant presence in boardroom discussions. That was evident at the 2025 SGV Knowledge Institute and SGV Consulting forum held in November, titled “Harmony in Action: Navigating Enterprise Resilience through Governance, Risk, and Compliance Synergy.” The discussions reflected how governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), while viewed as separate functions, are also seen as interconnected mechanisms for enterprise resilience.
Surge in meat imports fails to ease pork, chicken prices
MEAT IMPORTS surged to record levels in 2025, though the added supply failed to translate to lower retail prices for pork and chicken, analysts said.
Offshore block in south Palawan offered to petroleum explorers
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is offering an offshore area in the Southern Palawan Basin for petroleum exploration.
Demujin F. Antiporda, director of...
PHL receives rice supply feelers from Pakistan
THE PHILIPPINES is considering importing rice from Pakistan to diversify sourcing and cut reliance on traditional suppliers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
In a...
Intra-Asia, Asia-Europe trade seen driving maritime industry growth
THE MARITIME industry’s growth will be largely supported by intra-Asia and Asia-Europe trade, Dachser Intelligent Logistics said.
In a report, it said sea freight volume...
Virac Airport project attracts 8 bidders, 3 for Tacloban Airport
EIGHT CONTRACTORS bid for the P264.62-million Virac Airport Development Project, while three put in offers for the P455.90-million Tacloban Airport project, according to the...
Silence surrounding RACE funding alarms metalworkers’ association
THE Philippine Metalworkers’ Alliance (PMA) said the government needs to clarify funding for the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitive Enhancement (RACE) Program, which...
Dismal Q4 GDP in line with expectations, but rebound expected this quarter — PCCI
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said that it expects the economy to regain momentum in the first quarter, after falling short...