Palace working with BSP, economic team to address weak peso
Malacañang on Wednesday said it is closely coordinating with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the country’s economic team…
High net worth individuals in Asia shifting to digital assets
Asian private wealth has decisively shifted into digital assets with traditional wealth managers expected to follow the trend, according to…
PH employment rate up to 5% in October
The country’s employment rate went up to 5 percent in October from the 3.9 percent a year ago. The highest…
British Chamber exec cites need to consider population on pork import policies
An official of the British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (BCCP) on Wednesday cited the need to base any…
Investments under PEZA up by 2.99% in end-November
Investments in areas under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) grew by 2.99 percent year-on-year to P207.58 billion as of…
World Bank says PH economy slowed down in 2025
The Philippine economy slowed in 2025 as domestic shocks, weaker investment, and soft global demand weighed on growth. However, a…
PH reaffirms Japan’s sustained support for infrastructure projects
The Philippine government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has reaffirmed Japan’s continued support for the country’s…
Climate change straining Asia’s water and power systems
Climate change is straining Asia’s water and power systems and putting millions at risk, forcing governments to spend heavily just…
BOI gives go-signal to P816 billion in projects; For first 11 months of current year
The Board of Investments (BOI) approved 261 projects worth P816.81 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, and trade…
Another surge in gold prices seen
A global economic slowdown or a further escalation in geopolitical tensions could trigger another surge in gold prices, according to…