Philippine manufacturing output slightly recovered from the steeper 1.5 percent decline in February, registered a softer 0.2 percent dip in March, and elevated the country’s production performance in the first quarter. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the volume of...
The value of the country’s agriculture and fisheries output recovered in the first quarter of the year, driven by higher production in nearly all subsectors, signaling the sector’s steady recovery from the impact of severe weather disturbances last year. Based on data from the Philippine...
Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito on Wednesday, March 7 said he is committed to support the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) efforts to complete all pending infrastructure projects before the Marcos administration’s term ends in 2028. Ejercito made this assurance as he confirmed his recent...
President Marcos has ordered an investigation on the report claiming that the sand from the Philippines ' coastal areas are used for some reclamation operations in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Marcos said a...
Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), will participate in an international symposium and exhibition dedicated to land forces in the Indo-Pacific region next week. The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium will take place from May 13 to 15 at the Sheraton Waikiki...
Two ongoing project loans for the Philippines, aimed at improving the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk, are bearing fruit, according to the World Bank. The Washington-based multilateral lender 's latest implementation status and results reports for two investment project financing (IPF)...
Vice President Sara Duterte denied accusations that she’s been siding with China amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea involving the disputed territories. Vice President Sara Duterte (MB File Photo) In an interview in Kidapawan City on...
The PSEi bounced back from the previous day’s profit-taking after investor sentiment was buoyed by the low Philippine inflation rate for April plus a number of positive corporate earnings reports. The main index rose by 59.06 percent or 0.93 percent to close at 6,418.69 with the Services sector...
Tensions and conflict in the South China Sea (SCS) will not diminish in the foreseeable future as China increases its activities to tighten its grip on the key waterway, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, May 6. In his speech at an online forum titled “Scarborough...
President Marcos has told newly-promoted officers of the Philippine Coast Guard to lead with purpose and serve the country with courage. "Your promotions are not merely steps in your careers—they are steps forward for yourselves, for the Coast Guard, but also for the nation," Marcos said as he...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME), happening on May 9-10, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, is poised to be an inspiring two-day business affair. This year’s edition boasts an exceptional lineup of speakers, fresh business activities, and unparalleled networking...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has mobilized BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and an aircraft to monitor, challenge, and escort a Chinese research vessel suspected of conducting illegal marine scientific research off the coast of Ilocos Norte. Tan Suo 3 was detected entering the country’s...
