PHL external debt hits $146.74B at end-March
EXTERNAL DEBT outstanding rose 14% to $146.74 billion at the end of March, with the government and banks ramping up their borrowing, the Bangko Sentral...
More FTAs seen as counter to Trump uncertainty
THE PHILIPPINES will need to continue negotiating more free trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify its export markets in the face of the uncertainty posed...
Jobs blueprint for wholesale, retail out Monday
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said its Supply Chain and Logistics Group and private sector partners will be launching a jobs blueprint...
Palay farmgate price falls 28.9% in May
THE farmgate price of palay (unmilled rice) fell 28.9% year on year in May to an average of P17.75 per kilogram, the Philippine Statistics...
3,200 jobs created at San Fernando port in 1st half
AROUND 3,200 jobs were created at the San Fernando International Seaport in the first half under the interim operation and management of Poro Point...
GOCC subsidies decline 48% in April
SUBSIDIES extended to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) declined 47.53% to P14.54 billion in April, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.
The BTr reported that...
The current state of the global IPO market
By Kristopher S. Catalan
According to the EY Global IPO Trends Q1 2025, the global IPO landscape experienced a notable 20% increase in value year on year in the first quarter of 2025, despite significant geopolitical uncertainties.
Bulk price growth of building materials in Metro Manila eases in May, retail price...
Wholesale price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila eased further in May, its slowest in three months, while retail price growth steadied, the...
ECCP seeks full implementation of anti-scam law
THE European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said the Philippines should fully implement the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) to build on...
Labor condemns failure of minimum wage bill despite willingness to compromise on P100 hike
LABOR GROUPS said on Thursday they were willing to compromise on a P100 legislated wage hike just before Congress adjourned.
EV incentive plan to be submitted to FIRB
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it will be transmitting the newly approved incentive program for electric vehicles (EVs) to the Fiscal...
Floating solar capacity raised in 4th GEA round
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it increased the capacity on offer for floating solar in the fourth round of the green energy auction...