A little bit of consultation will go a long way. Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Yamsuan has filed a bill that aims to mandate local government units (LGUs) to meet twice a year with homeowners’ associations (HOAs) within their respective jurisdictions to strengthen partnerships and...
Philippine manufacturing growth slowed in March as input prices spiked amid rising energy costs tied to the war in the Middle East. In a report on Wednesday, April 1, S&P Global said the Philippines ’ purchasing managers’ index (PMI) eased to 51.3 last month from 54.6 in February, signaling a...
Every May, the streets of the Philippines become a platform for beauty and devotion as Filipinos celebrate Flores de Mayo. Introduced by the Spaniards in the 1800s, the festival is celebrated throughout the month as a way to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayers, flower offerings, and, one...
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 Philippines has lagged behind its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) neighbors in attracting Chinese outbound direct investment (ODI), even as other emerging-market (EM) economies in the region continue to benefit from China’s overseas investment growth, according to think tank...
Passenger demand across the Asia-Pacific region remained robust through February, but the outlook for the coming months is clouded by uncertainty as rising fuel prices and airspace restrictions cast doubt on air travel. Data from the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that passenger...
The peso tumbled to a fresh record low on Monday, March 30, extending the persistent slide as regional risk aversion and energy-related vulnerabilities weighed on the currency. The peso depreciated by 14 centavos to close at ₱60.69 against the United States (US) dollar, surpassing the previous...
MANILA, Philippines — After two days of intense competition, the Philippine Rowing Association (PRA) honored the elite rowers who triumphed during the 2026 PRA Indoor Meet presented by the Philippine Sports Commission on Sunday, March 29, at the University Hotel, UP Diliman in Quezon City. With a...
Filipina bobsledders turned in solid finishes in their debut appearance at the IBSF North American Cup monobob race in Lake Placid, New York recently. Rhea Sumalpong and Shirley Salamagos of the Philippine National Bobsled Luge & Skeleton Association Inc. placed sixth and seventh places,...
Philippines’ most influential business coalitions pledged on Monday, March 30, to ramp up investments in renewable energy and implement aggressive conservation measures as the government scrambles to insulate the economy from the global oil shock triggered by escalating Middle East hostilities....
Lawrence Wu, Karl Villaflor and Wowie Evangelista continued their red-hot shooting and led their respective schools to the knockout semis matches in Smart Sports Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. presented by Tanduay Athletics held recently at the Tanduay gym in Quiapo, Manila. The...
The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) has expressed strong support for proposed amendments to the Magna Carta for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while stressing that reforms must deliver concrete benefits such as improved access to financing and more favorable loan...
