The country’s sugar production in the current crop year is expected to reach 1.84 million metric tons (MT), three percent higher than the government’s initial forecast of 1.78 million MT, as the industry steadily recovers from the El Niño phenomenon last year. Data from the Sugar Regulatory...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) on Monday both issued alerts against scammers on instant messaging sites as well as social media. In a statement, the BSP warned against fraudulent Viber messages using the photo of Deputy Governor...
Lopez Holdings Corporation’s earnings jumped 57 percent in the first quarter of 2025 on the back of a strong performance by First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) and after ABS-CBN Corporation’s losses were cut by half. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Lopez Holding...
After years of delays and half-powered commitments, the Philippine energy service company (ESCO) market is finally into high gear—helping energy-intensive businesses cut waste, boost efficiency, and usher them into the fast lane of green tech. And while at it, these energy efficiency frontrunners...
As the local stock market is on an uptrend amid firmer investor sentiment, the Philippine Stock Exchange has upgraded its capital raising target for 2025 to about ₱170 billion from the previous ₱120 billion goal and double the amount raised last year, even without the much-anticipated GCash...
With the Philippine stock market on a six-week winning streak, investors will decide if gains can be sustained by taking cues from the release of the country’s balance of payments data, US jobs and home sales reports, as well as recent corporate earnings results. “The local market is already on...
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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is teaming up with Japan-based sustainability solutions provider Zeroboard Inc. to promote decarbonization in its economic zones. In a social media post, PEZA said it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Zeroboard. The agreement...
The condition of Kikiam, the dog who was forcefully thrown to the ground by a drunk man in Pasig, continues to improve but remains under observation as the healing of its leg injury is still being monitored, the Barangay Santolan Animal Control Team reported on Friday, May 16. “Base sa...
President Marcos called on the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) "Siklab-Laya" Class of 2025 to serve the country with "dignity, honor, and love" as he praised the graduates for enduring rigorous training and choosing a life of service to the nation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong '...
Vice President Sara Duterte reminded graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Siklab-Laya Class of 2025 to never allow themselves to be instruments of abuse and betrayal against Filipinos who continue to uphold the truth. Vice President Sara Duterte (MB File Photo) In a message for the...
Barangay Ginebra crushed Phoenix, 119-112, to notch its second straight victory in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City Friday evening, May 16. Inspired by their commanding win over Converge in Pampanga, the Kings asserted their dominance by leading as many as 22...
