The total factory output of domestic manufacturers reverted to growth in April despite a slower annual increase in food production. The Philippine Statistics Authority 's (PSA) monthly integrated survey of selected industries (MISSI) report for April 2025, released on Friday, June 6, showed...
The country’s unemployment and underemployment rates marginally increased in April this year, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday, June 6. According to the latest Labor Force Survey, the national unemployment rate increased to 4.1 percent in April, up...
The Philippine Stock Exchange is seeking input from select market players on proposed changes to the criteria for inclusion in the bourse’s benchmark and other indices, but a leak resulted in a plunge in the share price of China Banking Corporation. The proposal sent to some fund managers as well...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended the day almost flat despite the announcement of a low inflation rate for May, as this was already expected and priced in by the market. The main index shed 1.77 points or 0.03 percent to close at 6,376.79, although only Banks declined, while the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, June 5, announced a revised Kindergarten cut-off age policy that will allow more Filipino children to begin formal education earlier. Starting School Year (SY) 2025–2026, children who turn five years old on or before October 31 will now be eligible...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is warning lawmakers about the severe ramifications of the lower chamber-approved ₱200 daily minimum wage hike, calling out its impact on the economy and job security. PCCI issued the statement following the House of Representatives’...
Consumer price increases slowed further to 1.3 percent in May from 1.4 percent in April, marking the slowest pace in nearly six years, with the poorest households experiencing no increase in overall prices. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s headline inflation...
The 19th Philippine International Jazz Festival, also known as PIJazzfest 2025, returns this June 14 at 4 p.m. at the APC Auditorium, Asia Pacific College in Magallanes, Makati City, promising a gathering of musical excellence, intimacy, and inspiration. PIJazzfest was born out of a passionate...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) believes that skepticism surrounding the feasibility of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Power Grid is likely to diminish over time, citing investments that could help address this years-long concern. In an...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Rep. Arnan C. Panaligan has called on Malacanang and Congress to build up and strengthen the Philippine Navy to fully protect and secure the nation’s vast maritime zones. In a privilege speech delivered at the resumption of Congress session on Monday, June 2,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Wednesday, June 4, as investors opted to secure profits from the past two trading sessions while awaiting clearer signals from upcoming inflation figures. The main index shed 34.3 points (0.53 percent), closing at 6,378.56. The mining sector...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that the extension of the runway on Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has already been completed. “Our runway is 100 percent complete already. Now we are just finishing the ancillaries around it and we are aiming to complete it...
