Monthly integrated survey of selected industries
FACTORY OUTPUT expanded by its fastest pace in more than four years in January, recovering from contraction in much of last year’s second half....
How PSEi member stocks performed — March 6, 2018
Here's a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Perks for returning tech workers cleared by bicam
THE bicameral conference committee on Tuesday approved the proposed Balik-Scientist Act, which seeks to provide incentives for scientists and engineers of Filipino descent seeking...
US metals tariffs may lead to glut, benefiting PHL
THE Philippines, a steel importer, stands to benefit from a US plan to impose import duties on aluminum and steel because it may create...
Papua New Guinea rice-planting deal expected this week
THE Philippines will sign this week an agricultural agreement allowing Filipino companies to expand their rice planting operations in Papua New Guinea.
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel...
‘Third player’ selection will not wait for liberalization bill — DICT
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will not wait for the passage of the law allowing for higher foreign investment in the...
Fuel marking scheme implementation seen in 2019
PLANS to implement a fuel marking scheme have been pushed back to next year, with the Department of Finance (DoF) yet to bid out...
Cruise ship arrivals surge in Jan. led by N. Luzon
TOURISTS arriving on cruise ships totaled 9,156 in January, up 1,952.82% year on year, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and the Philippine Ports Authority...
PHL under pressure to diversify energy sources — BMI
DWINDLING supply from the Malampaya gas field and dormant exploration activity will make the Philippines more reliant on imports, BMI Research, a Fitch unit,...
Health, beauty market seen growing 8.2%
THE rise of the middle class is boosting the Philippine market for health and beauty products, GlobalData said in a report.
According to estimates contained...
Peso steady as inflation picks up
THE PESO ended flat against the dollar on Tuesday following the February inflation print released earlier yesterday amid market jitters due to President Donald...
Sereno told to respond to Sol-Gen
THE Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday ordered its Chief Justice to comment on a petition effectively calling for her ouster as filed...