Further easing seen amid growth woes
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may extend its easing cycle this year to provide the Philippine economy with more...
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UP stuns Ateneo in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball thriller
Games on Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 9 a.m. – UST vs Ateneo (Men) 11 a.m. – DLSU vs UP (Men) 1 p.m. – UST vs...
FMCG sector growth to ease in 2026 amid weaker economic outlook
The country’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is expected to post slower growth in 2026 amid spillover effects from last year’s weaker economic growth, according...
Kanlaon Volcano records explosive eruption, ash emission in 24 hours
Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island recorded one moderately explosive eruption and one ash emission event in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute...
Philippines seeks more loans from Japan this year
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE government is looking to sign 11 additional loan agreements valued at ¥371 billion (around P139 billion) in...
Go estimates travel tax removal costing P8B in foregone revenue
THE government could forgo about P8 billion annually if a proposal to abolish the travel tax goes through, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said. Mr....
From entertainment to education: How the Puregold Channel is helping revitalize ‘last mile’ schools
In a move that aims to revitalize the country’s ‘last mile’ schools, Puregold Price Club, Inc. President Vincent Co is investing Puregold Channel’s total streaming...
VP Sara to run for President in 2028; Bongbong wishes her ‘good luck’
By Adrian H. Halili and Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporters PHILIPPINE Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday said she would run for President in 2028,...
Financial system resources hit P36.9T in 2025
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE TOTAL RESOURCES of the Philippine financial system climbed by 8.08% year on year to nearly P37 trillion at the...
Green lane for infrastructure to weed out subpar contractors
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is considering a proposal to establish a green-lane...