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...
PCC approves proposal by water refilling businesses to resolve price-fixing probe
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it approved a proposal by an association of water refilling station operators to resolve an investigation into price-fixing.
“The...
Reforms helping PHL maintain investor interest — EU
THE reforms being undertaken by the Philippine government to address corruption are helping improve the domestic investment climate, the European Union (EU) ambassador said.
“Current...
Cement industry sees prospects improving with signing of budget
CEMENT manufacturers said the timely signing of the budget is clearing up some uncertainty over infrastructure spending in 2026, after many projects underwent stricter review following last year’s corruption scandal.
Manufacturers of most price-controlled goods not seeking to raise prices — DTI
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it has not received requests to raise prices from manufacturers whose products account for 91% of...
Davao ranks 12th, Manila 40th in index of worst road congestion
TWO Philippine cities made world’s most-congested rankings, with Davao City’s roads deemed the country’s busiest in 2025.
The TomTom Traffic Index also rated the Philippines...
P11.86-B Siargao subtransmission facility approved for construction, NGCP says
THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said it obtained approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to build a P11.86-billion interconnection facility...
WTO sees PHL as AI-ready due to business outsourcing
THE World Trade Organization (WTO) said artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled services are shaping up to be a potential source of competitive advantage for the Philippines.
“(The...
Regulator approves raw sugar exports of 100,000 metric tons to US
THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it authorized the export of 100,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to the US to fulfill the...
Tarlac pharmaceutical ecozone locator operational in 2027
PHARMACEUTICAL manufacturer Zen LifeSciences, Inc. is set to start commercial operations in Tarlac early next year, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
In...
PHL obtains P3.7-B JICA loan for Typhoon Tino rehab works
THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing a ¥10-billion (P3.7 billion) loan to support Philippine rehabilitation and recovery projects following Typhoon Tino.
In a statement...