PHL rice imports may hit 4.8 MMT
THE PHILIPPINES’ rice imports this year could reach 4.8 million metric tons (MMT), potentially matching or exceeding the elevated level recorded in 2024, as rising...
Author : Michael H. Henry
Digital action, real impact: GCash GForest and UPLB partner to plant 135,000 native trees for Sierra Madre restoration
The Sierra Madre mountain range is the Philippines’ shield against the worst of typhoons, heavy rains, and flooding that barrel through the country from the...
PHL ‘A’ rating goal at risk as war dims prospects
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES might miss its target of achieving an “A”-level credit rating within the next two years as...
AISIN and ADVICS at the Manila International Auto Show 2026: Driving discipline through innovation
AISIN Highlights Control and Safety at the Manila International Auto Show 2026 with Interactive AISIN Battery Game and ADVICS Simulator. At this year’s Manila International...
Japanese brand ‘ACE Bags and Luggages’ opens first store in the Philippines at Mitsukoshi BGC
Japanese brands are known for their commitment to practicality, functionality, and thoughtful design — qualities that have made them a benchmark for reliable craftsmanship. Bringing this philosophy...
BoP deficit widens to $2.6B in March
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened in March, driven by the elevated trade gap and heightened...
Metrobank gets top honors at PDS Annual Awards for 11th straight year
METROPOLITAN BANK & Trust Co. (Metrobank) received the highest honors at the 2025 Philippine Dealing System’s (PDS) Annual Awards for the 11th consecutive year. Metrobank...
Poll: Slight majority sees BSP rate hike
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in more than two years as inflation risks...
AVEGA’s 15-year legacy of growth and innovation sets the tone for ‘Forging New Paths Forward’
Avega Managed Care, Inc. (AVEGA), the leading Third‑Party Administration (TPA) provider in the Philippines and part of the Fullerton Health group of companies, celebrates its...
Genteelhome unveils unique pieces for Sibol Series
Pampanga-based furniture maker Genteelhome launched Sibol, the first series of the Burnt Collection, unveiling uniquely crafted bespoke wood pieces. Founder Katrina Blanca de Leon told...