Senate passes bill to utilize blockchain to promote transparency
The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to boost transparency and accountability in public…
IMF still sees lower GDP growth for PH
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledged that the Philippine government’s macroeconomic policies and reforms support economic growth, but lowered its…
OFW cash remittances to PH reach $3.2B in October; Up 3% annually
Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rose by 3 percent year-on-year to $3.2 billion in October 2025, from…
US foreign trade deficit figure below expectations in September
The US foreign trade deficit in September stood at $52.8 billion, below market expectations of $62.5 billion, according to data…
Bicam opens 2026 budget talks, livestreams proceedings
The bicameral conference committee on House Bill No. 4058, or the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act, formally opened its deliberations…
PH posts $273-M BOP surplus in Q3 2025
The Philippines registered a $273 million balance of payment surplus in the third quarter of 2025, the Bangko Sentral ng…
ERC approves additional power charge
Power consumers will see an additional PHP0.0371 per kilowatt-hour charge starting January 2026 after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved…
World Bank raises 2025 growth forecast for China
The World Bank announced Thursday that it has raised its forecast for China’s economic growth to 4.9 percent for this…
US Federal Reserve reduces rates by 25 basis points
The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday to a target range…
Study emphasizes need for shared responsibility for cloud infra
As to who is primarily responsible for cloud security can create risks for entities, amid cloud computing now driving the…