The World Bank warned that the Philippines’ broad-based economic slowdown in the first quarter of 2026 could spill over into weaker household incomes and higher food prices as the country grapples with an escalating energy price shock triggered by tensions in the Middle East. In its latest...
It is encouraging when two leaders of the world 's largest economies meet, President Marcos said. He said this when asked for a statement on the high-level meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss economic and trade issues. "Well, I think...
De La Salle University (DLSU) economists slashed their 2026 Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.11 percent from 3.79 percent previously, warning that the economy is facing mounting pressure from the Middle East conflict, elevated inflation, and lingering domestic...
The US Highbush Blueberry Council gathered media members, trade partners, and food industry stakeholders in Taguig City last April 15 for a “Meet and Eat” dinner highlighting the growing market potential of USA blueberries in the Philippines. Held at The Split in BGC, the event served as the...
The peso fell to its weakest level on record for a second consecutive day, as persistent inflation in the United States (US) fueled expectations that interest rates will remain elevated, dampening appetite for emerging-market assets. The local currency weakened to ₱61.721 per dollar on Friday,...
Eight more countries have joined the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) initiative as “valued partners,” as the Philippines, Japan, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate infrastructure development and economic connectivity in the country. The development came during the 4th...
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The meat of the summit doesn 't start until Thursday, when the leaders hold bilateral talks,...
Friends, close friends falling into the pits of love, is a recurring theme in our movies. Think Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin in "Labs Kita, Okay Ka Lang?," the now-classic “friendzone” love story inspired by their real-life relationship. Then, comes along "Almost Us," a more...
BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence. "We 're the two superpowers," Trump told reporters as he departed the White...
Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech to agriculture have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, according to a White House official. Trumpleaves on Tuesday for Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping. Aside from discussions about Iran, the two leaders are...
The United States (US) is taking the lead in the development of the long-delayed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) through the funding of a new feasibility study, as part of its commitment to boost economic activity within the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The US Trade and Development...
The Philippines served as the final stop of K-pop girl group Apink ’s Asia tour, which concluded on May 10 at the UP Theater . “The light that has consistently shone on us for 15 years, Panda. Thank you, Manila,” the group posted on X following the concert. Composed of Park Chorong , Yoon...
