PH unemployment rate slightly down in September; Increase in jobs seen in last quarter of 2025
The country’s unemployment rate slightly went down in September to 3.8 percent from the 3.9 percent of August. However, the…
Economy and Development Council approves 15% tariff on rice imports until end-2025
The Economy and Development (ED) Council approved on Tuesday the recommendation of the Tariff and Related Matters Committee (TRMC) to…
Report shows Southeast Asia a launching pad for global cyberattacks
With its compromised systems within developing technology hubs amid rapid digitalization, Southeast Asia has become a launching pad for cybercriminal…
Economist sees sustained expansion in PH manufacturing
An economist is optimistic on the continued expansion of the Philippines’ manufacturing sector amid the challenges posed by the United…
BSP sees most banks maintaining credit standards
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said most banks are expected to maintain their credit standards in the fourth quarter…
Hyundai Motor and NVIDIA deepen cooperation to accelerate innovation and AI application
Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are deepening their collaboration to accelerate innovation in autonomous vehicles (AVs), smart factories, and robotics…
Marcos confident of ‘good, clean’ 2026 budget
BUSAN, South Korea – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that the government will craft “a good, clean…
PEZA logs 41.72% hike in new, expansion projects Jan-Oct
Projects approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the first 10 months this year rose 41.72 percent to…
PH joins APEC nations in committing to use AI for innovation, inclusive growth
GYEONGJU, South Korea – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined Asia-Pacific leaders in concluding the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting…
Task Force Philippines: A Strategic Deterrent Amid Persistent Structural Vulnerabilities
The creation of the Task Force Philippines—a joint maritime defense coordination body involving the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,…