Ocean economy’s share in GDP slips to 4-year low
By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher OCEAN-BASED INDUSTRIES’ contribution to the Philippine economy dropped to a four-year low in 2025, weighed down by a decline...
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MediCard bullish on growth amid increased demand for healthcare
MEDICARD Philippines, Inc. is bullish on growth amid rising demand for healthcare coverage, which it wants to serve through the continued product diversification and digitalization....
DoE signals possible delay in nuclear program to 2035
By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES could end up producing power from nuclear plants by 2035 at the earliest, a three-year delay from the...
Rice importers could be required to establish own post-harvest facilities
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the implementing rules and regulations of the Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act could require rice...
Farmland conversion rules to be released in August
REVISED GUIDELINES governing farmland conversion are expected to be released in August, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said on Thursday. Speaking on the...
PHL travelers adapting to Middle East war by shifting to intra-regional destinations — DoT
PHILIPPINE TRAVELERS have responded to the Middle East war by prioritizing intra-regional travel, keeping the industry resilient despite the challenges posed by the deteriorating security...
Gov’t panel established to probe use of forced labor in making imported goods
THE GOVERNMENT has created an inter-agency committee to investigate and disallow imports that were made with forced labor. The committee will be chaired by the...
Kiyapo likely to intensify into tropical storm; Storm Signal No. 1 up in over a dozen areas
Tropical Depression Kiyapo, which has prompted the hoisting of Storm Signal No. 1 in more than a dozen areas, is likely to intensify into a...
Why public-private partnerships matter more than ever for Filipino MSMEs
How SM Supermalls and the Department of Trade and Industry are creating more pathways for entrepreneurs to grow Starting a business has never been easier....
2026 Stormwater Summit concludes with urgent call for cooperation and climate-resilient infrastructure in the Philippines
As extreme weather events increasingly paralyze both urban and rural areas, the 2026 Stormwater Summit brought together relevant stakeholders from both the private and public...