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...
Residential property prices posted their slowest inflation rate in nearly seven years, or since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as Filipinos stepped on the brakes on borrowing from banks to purchase housing amid tighter lending standards. “Residential property prices in the Philippines continued to...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investigating the implementation of a farm-to-market road project intended to improve market access for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses in an agricultural town in Albay. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday inspected...
DAVAO CITY – The city government kicked off their Davao Market Experience Familiarization Tour on Wednesday, March 18, offering tourists a first-hand look into the city’s food culture at Bankerohan Public Market. The tour, designed to engage all five senses, allowed participants to see vibrant...
Many Filipinos experienced temporary unemployment and reduced working hours after the holiday season as seasonal jobs ended, but formal wage and salary employment continued to grow, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In a statement, the department said the rise in unemployment...
The Netflix K-drama series “Boyfriend on Demand,” starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and South Korean actor Seo In-guk, has given the tourism industry in Cebu a global boost, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, Mar. 10. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the series highlights...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is intensifying promotions in South Korea to secure the Philippines’ spot as the preferred destination for Korean travelers. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the campaign combines airline deals, partnerships with 15 major travel agencies, outdoor and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – About P18.1 million worth of government property was destroyed by a fire that lasted more than six hours and hit the city 's public market Thursday night, an official said. In a report on Friday, Supt. Leo Pioquinto, Zamboanga City Fire District (ZCFD) marshal, said the fire...
According to Colliers Philippines’ fourth quarter property briefing, at the end of 2025, the total stock of condominium units in Metro Manila’s commercial districts is at 178,000, with about half of the total figure coming from Fort Bonifacio and the Bay Area. In the fourth quarter, 2,800 units...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, Jan. 16, issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds earmarked for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program. In a radio interview, Pangilinan stressed that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone...
PASUQUIN, Ilocos Norte – A fire gutted the second floor of the old public market here on Thursday morning, destroying several stalls and displacing vendors, authorities said. Acting Fire Senior Insp. Roy Bonoan said the fire started on the western side of the market and was reported to the Bureau...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will sustain monthly nationwide job fairs in 2026 in a bid to drive employment and converting labor market gains into actual jobs. The initiative follows the Labor Force Survey showing the employment rate at 95.6 percent in November 2025. The...
