Construction of Taguig terminal set to start Q2
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said construction of the Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange (TCITx) is set to begin in the second quarter with...
2026 farm output seen driven by further swine, poultry recovery
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said growth in agricultural production will be led by a continuing recovery in the hog and poultry industries, adding...
PEZA planning seamless process for export, investor-visa documentation
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it will streamline documentation requirements further in the first half of the year, with plans to integrate...
DBM’s Toledo sees 2026 growth at ‘midpoint’ of 5-6% target
GROWTH in 2026 is expected to come in at “the midpoint” of the government’s 5-6% official target band, the Department of Budget and Management...
Cement industry to complete decarbonization plan soon
THE Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CeMAP) said it is looking to present a decarbonization roadmap for the industry to the Association...
PHL gains from ASEAN integration seen uneven due to gaps in competitiveness
PHILIPPINE gains from deeper integration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to be even due to issues related to competitiveness...
Harnessing responsible AI for organizational resilience
By Lee Carlo B. Abadia and Carlo Kristle G. Dimarucut
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful accelerator that many industries recognize for its ability to predict, analyze, and detect anomalies.
NCR domestic workers to get P800 monthly pay hike
DOMESTIC WORKERS in the National Capital Region (NCR) are set to receive a salary adjustment after the regional wage board approved an P800 increase...
Agusan del Norte, Bohol port expansion contracts awarded
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it awarded contracts for the Jagna Port expansion in Bohol and the Nasipit Port upgrade in Agusan del...
PHL seeking $305 million from World Bank to fund DTI-led project to raise SME...
THE PHILIPPINES will seek a $305 million from the World Bank to support small and medium enterprise (SME) investments in productivity and quality upgrades,...
World Bank urges more investment in primary healthcare to boost economy
ECONOMIES in the Asia-Pacific should invest in enhancing their primary healthcare services to avert productivity losses from chronic diseases which serve as a drag...
Rice retail prices fall in early Jan.; meat up
THE retail price of rice declined year on year in early January, while meat and galunggong (round scad) prices increased, according to the Philippine...