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Palawan Group of Companies honors loyal employees who helped lay the foundation of its success
61 employees who are celebrating their 20th, 25th and 30th year of service were honored.
Read more →Balance of payments back to surplus in May
The balance of payments position returned to a surplus in May, snapping six straight months of deficits, as oil price rollbacks and steady dollar inflows eased pressure on the country’s external accounts.
Read more →Cash in or withdraw? Avoiding a clash with GCash’s mega-IPO
Experts say timing is critical to a successful initial public offering.
Read more →FAST Logistics to return under full Chiongbian ownership
The Chiongbian family is set to restore full ownership of FAST Logistics Group by buying back the 40 percent stake held by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
Read more →Getting old before getting rich
Our country has just recorded a sharp drop in our fertility rate from seven children per woman in the 1960s to 1.7 today, below the replacement rate of 2.1.
Read more →Government seeks private help in P18 billion offshore wind push
It will require up to P18 billion to construct the country’s first three offshore wind terminals, so the government is turning to the private sector for help in building the projects.
Read more →Infrastructure expenses decline anew in April
Government infrastructure spending plunged again in April, falling 51.7 percent year-on-year, as the Department of Public Works and Highways continues to face delayed budget execution, unfinished projects and stringent payment validations.
Read more →LTFRB fuel subsidy payouts now coursed via Maya
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has started using Maya to distribute fuel subsidies to transport workers, marking another step in the government’s shift away from manual aid payouts.
Read more →Megaworld keeps guarded optimism for 2026
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is staying optimistic this year even as the company has recalibrated its capital expenditures and residential project launch plans.
Read more →Mica Tan stays on case settlement path
Despite being issued an International Criminal Police Organization red notice, MFT Group of Companies chief executive officer Maria Francesca Tan, whose current whereabouts remain unknown, is staying firm on her resolve to settle its case with the Securities and Exchange Commission and address obligations with creditors.
Read more →Remolona seeks reappointment of Wassmer, Querubin to Monetary Board
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. has asked for the reappointment of Monetary Board members Walter Wassmer and Jose Querubin, whose terms are set to end on July 2.
Read more →Rizal communities gain broadband services boost
One of the country’s major telcos continues to strengthen its commitment to accessible and convenient connectivity services with the opening of a new Onsite Distribution Operations (OSDO) hub in Barangay Mahabang Parang, Angono, Rizal.
Read more →Share prices to take cue from US-Iran peace deal
The local stock market is expected to take cues this week from the situation in the Middle East, particularly on developments on the peace deal between the US and Iran.
Read more →SMPH’s future growth driver
Honestly, if there is one stock pick I would bet my future on, it would be SM Prime Holdings.
Read more →‘Solar reserve’ pitched as additional shield vs oil crisis
Beyond the proposed strategic petroleum reserve, the government should also fund rooftop solar rollout to strengthen energy security and buffer the Philippines from global oil shocks, an industry group said.
Read more →This time, it’s for real?
After so many pronouncements, threats, deadlines and reversals from President Trump, the US and Iran finally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at paving the way for a permanent peace deal. This time, there is a signed agreement, a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and immediate relief in oil markets.
Read more →UNDP seeks deeper Philippines tieups on energy, digital skills
The United Nations Development Program is looking to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines in accelerating energy security, developing digital skills and mitigating climate risks to boost the country’s long-term resilience.
Read more →ACEN pours P1 billion into RE site expansion
ACEN Corp. of the Zobel family has injected an additional P1 billion into a subsidiary responsible for securing new strategic sites for its renewable energy expansion.
Read more →Beauty industry sees up to 10% growth in sales
The Philippine beauty industry is expected to continue blooming, with sales projected to grow by nine to 10 percent this year, driven by the high value placed by Filipinos on their physical appearance.
Read more →CBS doubles credit provisions
China Bank Savings Inc. is doubling its credit provisions this year as it braces for a weaker market, while keeping its branch expansion program on track to strengthen its retail banking presence.
Read more →Government expands college scholarships for coconut farmers
The government has expanded its scholarship program to support the college education of country’s coconut farmers or their families.
Read more →Health care spending rises to P1.87 trillion
Health care spending in the country rose by 15 percent in 2025, as Filipinos are placing more importance on taking care of their health.
Read more →Improved ube varieties in development at UPLB
Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños are looking to develop improved varieties of purple yam, or ube, as the root crop gains rising global acclaim.
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