BFAR chief immerses in Bohol, reaffirms support for local fisherfolk
The chief of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting fisherfolk in Bohol province following a visit to...
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Groups file obstruction complaint vs Cayetano, Padilla over Bato’s ‘escape’
A coalition of civil society and pro-democracy groups filed an obstruction of justice complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against two senators and a...
President Marcos witnesses landmark MoU signing between Ayala, Globe, Mitsubishi, and KDDI for the Philippines’ first Intelligent City initiative
Four industry leaders, Ayala Corporation, Globe Telecom, Mitsubishi Corporation, and KDDI Corporation, have come together to pioneer the country’s first Intelligent City, with Makati CBD as the...
Philippine banks’ NPL ratio hits 8-month high in April
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter PHILIPPINE LENDERS’ nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio worsened to its highest level in eight months in April as borrowers faced tighter...
NG debt dips to P18.47 trillion at end-April
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) debt dipped month on month in April as domestic debt repayments outweighed the impact of...
AMRO cuts Philippine growth forecasts for 2026, 2027
THE ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) lowered its Philippine growth forecast for this year and in 2027, as stronger inflationary pressures are expected to weigh...
Middle East war re-escalation, higher oil prices may drag peso to P64.50
THE PESO could plummet to as much as P64.50 against the dollar if the Middle East conflict further escalates and drives global oil prices higher,...
Japanese telecom firm eyes Philippine entry
By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter A JAPAN-BASED telecommunication company is seeking to enter the Philippine market, adding to two US satellite service providers whose...
PHL, Japan inks declaration to deepen space cooperation
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a joint declaration of interest in space cooperation, reaffirming their commitment...
New DoST business program to feature beneficiaries, livelihood opportunities
The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) launched NegoSiyensiya on Tuesday to highlight its successful beneficiaries across different industries and encourage more Filipinos to explore...