Competition commission approves sale of three PSALM power plants
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the sale of three power plants owned by the Power Sector Assets and…
Vehicle body firms back LTO drive vs illegally imported vehicles
The government’s campaign against the registration of illegally imported mini vans and Japan Domestic Market (JDM) kei cars has gained…
Marcos to visit UAE for sustainability meet, key economic, defense deals
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday for a working trip…
Samsung posts record Q4 operating profit on chip boom
SEOUL – Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday projected a record-breaking operating profit of around 20 trillion won ($13.8 billion) for…
Govt debt hits P17.65 trillion
Net issuance of government securities pushed the national government’s outstanding debt up by 0.49 percent to P17.65 trillion in November…
Unemployment rate improves to 4.4% in November; Better than October’s but higher year-on-year
The unemployment rate in the Philippines improved to 4.4 percent in November from 5 percent in October but worsened from…
BSP sees economic recovery in 2nd half of 2026
The domestic economy is expected to recover by the second half of 2026 after being weighed down by lower government…
BSP: Inflation outlook remains well anchored: December inflation up to 1.8%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday that the inflation outlook remains benign and inflation expectations are well…
Energy-related projects lead BOI-approved projects worth P1.5 trillion
Energy-related projects topped the approvals of the Board of Investments (BOI) in 2025, with the total for the year breaching…
2026 national budget to ensure more inclusive growth
Despite some vetoed items, the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget is aimed towards ensuring sustained growth of the domestic economy. Department…