Philippine firms face mounting pressure to adapt to worsening climate risks as recurrent flooding erodes productivity, threatens jobs, and drives businesses to relocate, prompting the World Bank to call for faster investments in resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, as well as renewable...
Maginhawa Street in Quezon City will be transformed into the city’s first Pride Village on Saturday, June 27, featuring vibrant community activities, live performances, and local businesses in celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The stretch from Magiting Street to Mapagkawanggawa Street will...
Philippine corporate executives turned less pessimistic about the economic outlook last month, betting that a revival in consumer spending will shore up corporate earnings even as households grew increasingly anxious over job security and dwindling finances. According to the Bangko Sentral ng...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager said that streamlined taxes imposed by local government units (LGUs) on businesses enjoying tax perks encourage easier compliance and attract more investments to the Philippines. This comes on the heels of issuing the first joint memorandum circular (JMC)...
Business confidence deteriorated further in April as geopolitical hostilities in the Middle East and elevated global oil prices stoked fears of persistent inflation, prompting companies to aggressively scale back their capital expenditure plans. According to the latest business expectations survey...
Quezon City celebrated the La Loma Lechon Festival 2026 on Sunday, May 17, transforming its famed lechon district into a full-day celebration of food, culture, public service, and faith-based traditions. Led by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte together with city officials, the celebration opened...
Philippine business sentiment collapsed into pessimistic territory in the first quarter as escalating Middle East tensions fueled fears of an energy price shock, according to the latest central bank data. According to the latest Business Expectations Survey (BES) released by the Bangko Sentral ng...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ' (ASEAN) private sector leadership this year will aim to bring the benefits of ASEAN economic growth to every citizen in the region. Joey Concepcion, chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC), said this during the 10th joint economic...
Filipino restaurants and chefs are experiencing a surge in sales and global recognition as the MICHELIN Guide Philippines highlights local culinary talent, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) supporting the initiative to showcase the country’s rich food culture. The MICHELIN Guide has given...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso assured investors of a more conducive environment in the City of Manila as he urged them to start their businesses in the country 's capital city. During a meeting with officials from the Chinese-Filipino Business Club at the City Hall, he assured...
The local government of Mandaluyong and online platform Shopee Philippines launched on Thursday, Aug. 7, a digital upskilling project aimed at helping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) improve their technological skills to promote their businesses. Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos led...
The country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are optimistic towards a stronger performance this year, including higher revenue and tapping more customers, following weaker results last year, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). BCG, a global consulting firm,...
