For months, fans have been wondering about the real score between Sofia Pablo and Iñigo Jose. Many insist that something romantic may have developed between the two. Sofia and Iñigo have yet to confirm the rumors, but they have continued to be seen together since leaving “Pinoy Big Brother:...
The Philippines faces difficulty bringing inflation back within target as a strengthening El Niño threatens to damage crops and push food prices higher, with the country already posting the highest inflation rate in the region, according to Moody’s Analytics. In an Aug. 7 report, Moody’s...
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is counting on the return of El Niño to salvage its full-year sales targets, relying on seasonal heat to counter deeper shift marked by slumping industrial demand and the rapid adoption of rooftop solar. Ronnie Aperocho, Meralco chief operating officer, said...
The Philippine economy faces an uphill battle in the second half of 2026 after posting its weakest post-pandemic growth, with private sector economists warning that faster infrastructure spending, easing inflation, and stronger investor confidence will determine whether the country can meet the...
ILOILO CITY — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has officially designated Police Brig. Gen. Randulf T. Tuaño as full-fledged Police Regional Office-6 (Western Visayas) chief. PNP chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. signed the general order designating Tuano last Aug. 4....
President Marcos retains ample fiscal room to expand government borrowing to support infrastructure and development programs, according to his chief economic manager, brushing off concerns over sovereign debt that has climbed to its highest level relative to economic output in more than two...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. reported a 14-percent increase in net income in the first half, driven by lower interest expense and taxes, which more than offset higher operating expenses (opex). In a media briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Maynilad President and Chief Executive...
Private-sector economists are divided over the trajectory of Philippine inflation in July, though they broadly agree that lingering climate risks, geopolitical tensions, and a weaker peso will compel the central bank to keep interest rates elevated. Forecasts for July headline consumer prices span...
Lending growth at the country’s big banks slowed to a four-month low in June as corporate borrowers and households took a more cautious approach, dampening overall demand for credit. Outstanding loans issued by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) expanded 9.8 percent from a year earlier to...
Rains brought by a low-pressure area (LPA) raised the water level of Angat Dam in Bulacan by more than three meters on Thursday, July 30, based on the data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 8 a.m., the dam’s water level rose to...
A “triple threat” of crude oil prices topping $80 per barrel, Metro Manila’s ₱85 daily wage hike, and severe El Niño conditions could push third-quarter Philippine inflation back to levels seen during the height of the Middle East crisis and prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to...
Angat Dam needs around 400 millimeters of rain over its watershed in Bulacan to reach the level needed for normal operations for domestic water supply, irrigation, and power generation, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In a press...
