The Philippines is projected to increase its consumption of wheat-based products in the current marketing year (MY) to nearly seven million metric tons (MT), although rising input costs may temper growth, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a report, the USDA...
The research arm of Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank believes the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could eventually hike the 4.25-percent key interest rate over upcoming policy meetings, but the cycle could end after a maximum of three hikes as the Philippines still grows below potential. “Prices...
Investors’ risk-off sentiment amid rising oil prices continued to lift the United States (US) dollar, while the Philippine peso remained on the losing end, plummeting anew to a level approaching the ₱61-per-dollar mark. The peso fell to another record low against the US dollar for the third...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is facing mounting pressure to abandon its steady policy stance as domestic and foreign lenders warn that persistent supply shocks are beginning to seep into the broader economy. A growing chorus of economists expects the BSP to raise its benchmark interest...
In line with fiscal discipline amid the fuel price crisis, House Deputy Speaker Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin is calling on the national government to temporarily defer non‑essential research projects in agencies, as well as certain Gender and Development (GAD) activities, in accordance...
The local government of Pasig and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), a government research institute, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the city’s capacity in promoting programs for efficient energy use and conservation. The signing ceremony was...
As the world grapples with complex challenges—from climate change and food security to disaster resilience—the Philippines is looking to its young minds for solutions. During the opening of the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) on March 10, Department of Education (DepEd)...
Seeking to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pushing for stronger mechanisms to ensure that innovations developed in Philippine laboratories reach industry, communities, and the broader economy. During the Ready, Set,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to data-driven and evidence-based reforms during the National Basic Education School Research Congress 2026. The two-day congress, held on February 27–28 at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), brought together educators,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 31, said it has advanced key system reforms and work-ready pathways for learners nationwide—setting the stage for a stronger, more practical education system in 2026. Under the leadership of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency sought...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) flagged the presence of a Chinese research vessel detected off the coast of Cagayan in Northern Luzon on Tuesday, Dec. 30. PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said the Chinese research vessel (CRV) “Tan Suo Er Hao” was spotted...
Bulbophyllum placochilum J.J. Verm., a rare orchid species once believed to be extinct and previously known only from Borneo, has now been confirmed to occur in the Philippines, marking a significant expansion of its known geographic range. In a recently published study, researchers documented...
