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Domestic trade in goods drops by 22% in Q2
THE PHILIPPINES’ domestic trade in goods declined by 22% in the second quarter as heightened economic uncertainty weakened demand and business sentiment, analysts said.
Read more →Philippine auto sales slip in July, but EV sales surge
VEHICLE SALES in the Philippines fell by 2.5% year on year in July, as weak consumer sentiment continued to dampen demand for big-ticket purchases, industry data showed.
Read more →SEC to limit Group A status to auditors with no material deficiencies
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to tighten accreditation rules for external auditors, including limiting its Group A classification to those with no findings of material deficiency from the regulator’s Office of the General Accountant (OGA).
Read more →Bond yields drop on demand for shorter tenors
THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the reissued Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday at a lower yield, driven by robust demand for tenors at the belly of the curve as investors seek better returns for less risk, and with the market looking ahead to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy move […]
Read more →Ephesus Teatron Group brings Pinocchio to the mall
THE theater group Ephesus Teatron will be transporting audiences to a rustic Italian village, where their actors will breathe life into a boy-puppet named Pinocchio, carved by the old carpenter Geppetto. Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio, a musical adaptation of this beloved children’s story, will be staged on Oct. 9, 10, and 11, at Ayala Malls Feliz […]
Read more →Manila data center pipeline shrinks 13% as new projects lag
MANILA’S data center development pipeline contracted by 13% in the first half of 2026 as new project announcements failed to replenish recently completed capacity, bucking a sharp expansion in data center development across Asia-Pacific, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Manila’s development pipeline fell to 97 megawatts (MW), comprising 5 MW under construction and 92 MW […]
Read more →NNIC moves toward common performance standards at NAIA
NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) plans to use its new performance-based agreement with Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) as a template for similar arrangements with other carriers operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). NNIC said on Tuesday that the airport use agreement (AUA), the first such standardized agreement with an airline under its management of […]
Read more →Peso slips as markets weigh Iran sanctions
THE PESO edged down against the dollar on Tuesday after the United States announced economic sanctions against countries trading with Iran. The currency slipped by 0.8 centavo to close at P61.738 versus the greenback from its P61.73 finish on Monday, data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines’ website showed. The local unit opened Tuesday’s […]
Read more →The impact of artificial intelligence on the youth: The educators
(Part 4) It is in the private schools that the environment is more favorable to the close participation of parents in the education of their children, especially in the Catholic and other religious schools. Unfortunately, over the last decade there has been the so-called “crowding out” phenomenon by which rapid public high school expansion has […]
Read more →PLDT rolls out ESG assessments for suppliers
PLDT Inc. said it rolled out environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessments for suppliers as part of efforts to extend sustainability practices across its supply chain. The initiative was highlighted in the telecommunications company’s 2026 Communication on Progress (CoP) submitted to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which draws from its 2025 Annual and Sustainability […]
Read more →Arts & Culture (08/26/26)
AN ART exhibition at the University of the East (UE) Caloocan invites visitors to lean in closer to feelings of disgust.
Read more →BSP adds time deposits to investment products eligible for PERA program
TIME DEPOSITS are now among the eligible investment products under the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA), the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. “Retirement planning should be simple, accessible, and within reach of every Filipino,” BSP Deputy Governor Lyn I. Javier said in a statement. “By introducing PERA time deposits, we are […]
Read more →Climate Resilience: A national and global imperative
When it rains continuously for several days on end, much like what we witnessed in the past few weeks, the concerns are many and multi-layered. There is the matter of physical safety when people and communities find themselves submerged in floods. Farmers lose crops. There are health concerns as people, especially those from vulnerable populations, […]
Read more →PHL startup to launch disaster relief platform
A PHILIPPINE startup is set to launch a platform that will help evacuees find nearby shelters, check available facilities, get disaster alerts and contact local responders during calamities. eVacuate PH lead developer Aeron Elliz Delos Santos said the platform is designed to give people access to critical information when emergencies disrupt normal communications and mobility. […]
Read more →First parliamentary polls will test BARMM’s ayuda economy: Building a more capable government
AGAINST THIS BACKDROP, voters should not be tempted to judge parties solely by the generosity of their manifestos or romanticized familiarity of their political alliances.
Read more →Women entrepreneurs turn passion into purpose at Women Strong Network Trade Fair
When passion meets purpose, local enterprises evolve into global benchmarks. This has been demonstrated by the WomenBizPH as it marked a milestone in female entrepreneurship with the return of the Women Strong Network Hybrid Trade Fair this year. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this premier showcase highlights the remarkable growth, innovation, and resilience of women-led businesses across the Philippines. Following […]
Read more →Rethinking strategic development for communities
For decades, development in the Philippines has often been associated with what can be built: roads, bridges, housing projects, commercial centers, flood-control structures, and other infrastructure. But, as the country faces rapid urbanization, persistent inequality and intensifying climate risks, the question confronting planners is becoming more fundamental: Are development projects actually producing the outcomes that […]
Read more →Philippines ranks 66th in inaugural relocation index
The Philippines ranked 66th out of 192 economies in the inaugural Rumavi Global Relocation Index 2026, with an overall score of 63.9 out of 100. The country ranked eighth in the retirees category, its best showing among the index’s six persona rankings made by Singapore-based advisory firm Rumavi. The index assesses relocation appeal using 24 […]
Read more →DND seeks more bases and storage facilities to support AFP modernization
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) needs more bases, storage facilities and other infrastructure to support modern military equipment, Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” C. Teodoro, Jr. said, warning that years of limited capital spending have left the military “equipment heavy but not support heavy.” “The equipment we use is just the tip of the […]
Read more →DoJ recommends charges against police officer in Tacloban school shooting
THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has recommended criminal charges against a police officer whose government-issued firearm was allegedly used by a child in a June school shooting in Tacloban City that killed three students and injured at least 20 others. The Tacloban City prosecutor’s office recommended charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide and […]
Read more →Marcos eyes factory upgrades to support EV production
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the government is assessing local vehicle manufacturing facilities for upgrades needed to support domestic electric vehicle (EV) production under the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS). “We are looking at the facilities, what is already here, what is still lacking and what needs to be supported by DoST (Department of […]
Read more →St. Luke’s sets 53 beds for No Balance Billing
ST. LUKE’S Medical Center-Global City has allocated 53 beds for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members covered by the government’s No Balance Billing program, expanding access to specialized treatment at a private hospital. The state-owned health insurer and St. Luke’s signed a memorandum of agreement on Tuesday to boost the implementation of the government’s No […]
Read more →Palace open to limiting social media
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said it is open to considering restrictions on social media platforms that fail to respond promptly to government requests involving violent content and disinformation. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro made the statement after the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center said it is considering recommending a ban on Facebook following the deadly […]
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