KIDAPAWAN CITY – Officials in Cotabato province are upbeat on the proposed Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campus in the town of Carmen. Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza lauded the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region-12 for its initiative to build the campus, saying this could...
Amid trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, China is increasing exports to emerging markets (EMs) like the Philippines, to reroute shipments to the United States (US), think tanks said. “US tariffs appear to have given renewed impetus to Chinese producers’ efforts to export to EMs,...
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is urging developing economies to reduce their dependence on the export of key commodities, citing the potential of those with a more diversified economic mix like the Philippines to nurture sustainable growth. Based on its 2025 State...
In a remarkable turnaround that defies national trends, the town of Norzagaray in Bulacan has emerged as a national model in the fight against illiteracy. Cited by both the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), Norzagaray’s targeted...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up Tuesday, July 22, as US markets reached new highs, while local investors continued to hope for an imminent rate cut. The main index added 2.95 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 6,355.69. Mining stocks led the advancers, while Services and...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is seeking the endorsement of President Marcos for 20 legislative measures that cover digital transformation, trade reforms, and regulatory modernization, aiming to promote inclusive economic growth. In a statement, PCCI President Enunina...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) continues to do the groundwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the launch of a new derivative product called Global Philippine Depository Receipts (GPDR), hopefully by next year. PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon said their efforts to...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s subsidiary mWell has decided not to remain just a digital platform and has officially launched its first Primary Care Facility (PCF) in Main Square Mall, Bacoor City. “While a fully integrated digital platform, mWell built the PCF to showcase its Digital...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) started the week on a positive note, as investors sought bargains amid hopes that President Marcos’ team would be able to negotiate a lower tariff rate during their visit to Washington. The main index rose by 49.02 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at...
With the next State of the Nation Address (SONA) fast approaching, the country’s leading group of employers is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to use the platform to declare his opposition to legislated wage hikes, maintaining that wage-setting should be left to regional wage boards. The...
With no economic news to be announced this week at the local front, stock market investors will be looking to the United States (US) for news on interest rates and tariffs as well as jobs and manufacturing data on Thursday, plus reports of early birds for the second-quarter earnings season. Online...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday, July 18, that it has rescued 17 fishermen from a distressed boat in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), West Philippine Sea (WPS). Fishing boat “FB Cassandra” was operating 59 nautical miles northeast of Bajo de Masinloc when its...
