Malacañang eyes economic rebound
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By Alexandria Grace C. Magno, Reporter PHILIPPINE SHARES may remain under pressure this week as rising bond yields,…PHILIPPINE SHARES may remain under pressure this week as rising bond yields, a weak peso and inflation concerns temper prospects for a rebound, with investors also awaiting economic data and the pricing of GCash’s initial public offering (IPO).
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Wed, 5 August 2026
3 reports- philstar.com16:00first to report
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Thu, 6 August 2026
3 reports- sunstar.com.ph04:20
THE Marcos administration has expressed optimism that the country’s economy will regain momentum as the government accelerates spending and budget releases begi
- sydneysun.com12:15
- manilatimes.net21:53
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has urged the public to make greater use of its Hotline 136, saying the agency has adopted response time targets to provide faster assistance to motorists and commuters across Metro Manila.
Fri, 7 August 2026
6 reports- rappler.com01:00
When the MSCI adds, removes, or reweights a stock, passive fund managers have no choice but to purchase newly added stocks and dump deleted stocks
- rappler.com02:20
(1st UPDATE) Public construction plunges as officials remain hesitant following the flood control scandal, and household spending posts its weakest non-pandemic growth in nearly 16 years
- sunstar.com.ph08:02
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday said it expects the Philippine economy to regain momentum in the second half of 2026 as the government steps up public spendi
- rappler.com10:28
SEC Chair Francis Lim tells Rappler that the regulator has no intention of retreating
- english.news.cn15:15
Philippine foreign reserves decline in July-
- english.news.cn15:15
Philippine foreign reserves decline in July-
Sun, 9 August 2026
3 reports- manilatimes.net16:07
THE Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines has accredited Twala, a Philippine legal technology company, as an electronic notarization facility (E ).
- manilatimes.net16:13
INVESTORS could trade cautiously this week as they digest the country’s weaker-than-expected economic growth and its impact on a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy meeting near the end of the month.
- manilatimes.net16:15
THE Philippine economy remains under strain and a recovery is expected to face further pressure from inflation and other headwinds, analysts said after second-quarter growth came in at a lower-than-expected 2.3 percent.
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- rappler.com10:55
In his last full year as president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking a P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, the year before the 2028 elections
Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- manilatimes.net04:09
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has received the copy of the 2027 National Expenditure Program, a spending plan Speaker Faustino Dy 3rd said would be subjected to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that every peso would be spent for the benefit of all Filipinos.
- Channel News Asia06:18
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:43
President says spending plan will prioritize infrastructure, human capital, food and energy security while maintaining fiscal discipline
- manilatimes.net14:46
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Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- canadianinquirer.net05:00
Abi Sarabia M., Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 12, 2026 The Philippine government expects to borrow as much as P1.7 trillion in 2027 to cover a projected budget shortfall, even as […]
- Bloomberg Politics06:10
The Philippines’ plan for a massive increase in state borrowing to revive the economy could backfire by crowding out the private sector, analysts say.
Sun, 16 August 2026
5 reports- rappler.com07:00edited after publishing
(1st UPDATE) In case you haven't heard of the hottest retirement savings program, PERA offers you a way to start investing for your retirement while getting tax advantages
- bworldonline.com12:03
THE proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 should face tighter scrutiny over unprogrammed appropriations and confidential and intelligence funds as the Philippines’ limited fiscal space increases the need for stronger safeguards and transparency, analysts said.
- bworldonline.com13:00
PHILIPPINE SHARES may move sideways this week as investors digest companies’ mixed financial results and keep a cautious stance as they look ahead to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy meeting. On Friday, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 0.14% or 9.05 points to close at 6,297.30, while the broader all shares […]
- bworldonline.com16:04
The SONA maps out our mobility future and more LAST MONTH, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) made his report to the Filipino people at his annual State of the Nation Address (SONA). It is that time of the year when there is no lack of differing opinions on the gains or the ails […]
- bworldonline.com16:06
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) to be offered this week could end mixed as the market digests the latest policy signals from the Philippine central bank chief. The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will auction off up to P60 billion in T-bills on Monday, or P20-25 billion in 91-day papers, […]
Mon, 17 August 2026
3 reports- journal.com.ph13:58
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) met with Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian to discuss strengthening the partnership between industry and government in building a sustainable transport future for the country. The meeting
- manilatimes.net16:16
THE House of Representatives began on Monday its hearings to scrutinize the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP).
- manilatimes.net16:43
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Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- bworldonline.com12:45
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it released P1.855 billion in additional funding for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), including P800 million for its Zero Balance Billing program. Of the total, P1.04 billion will support the provision of medical services, while the P800 million will be allocated through the Universal Health Care Fund […]
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- manilatimes.net09:51
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has committed to extend a full and strong support system to establish protocol during safety threats and emergency situations.
- rappler.com11:00
The misleading post circulating online is one of several that promise cash aid to registered individuals. Contrary to the claim, only eligible sectors qualify for the cash assistance.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews23:07
The Philippines has quietly pushed back its deficit targets again, and Fitch Ratings says the country's investment grade now depends on a recovery in investment that has yet to appear.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post04:00
The Philippines is positioning itself as Latin America’s bridge to Southeast Asia, testing whether shared history and culture can translate into hard trade figures as Asean and the Mercosur bloc look beyond their traditional partners. Manila’s Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro made the pitch during visits to Brazil and Chile from August 10 to 13. “Upon this human foundation, commercial bridges thrive: the Philippines stands as the premier strategic gateway for Latin American firms...
Tue, 25 August 2026
5 reports- South China Morning Post03:44
From switching ingredients to staggering price increases, Philippine companies are rethinking strategies to cover rising costs without losing customers squeezed by inflation and a weak peso. The Philippines is now grappling with the second-weakest growth and fastest inflation among Southeast Asia’s economies after a corruption scandal weighed on confidence and the Iran war stoked consumer prices. The peso, Asia’s third-worst-performing currency this year, is also making imports more...
- manilatimes.net08:04
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. eyes all-Filipino electric tricycle and electric jeepney production by shiftinglocal transport production toward cleaner energy solutions.
- manilatimes.net16:14
THE value of the Philippines’ domestic trade fell 21.9 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
- manilatimes.net16:16
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the Philippines had secured back-to-back investment-grade rating affirmations from two global credit rating agencies, which could help lower borrowing costs and support job creation and public services.
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DMW seeks P11-billion budget to help OFWs in 2027(1st UPDATE) The Department of Migrant Workers is urging lawmakers to help secure an additional P4 billion for its 2027 budget amid the ongoing Middle East crisis
Wed, 26 August 2026
4 reports- rappler.com02:47
Much of the increase goes to PSA, with P5.06 billion for a nationwide household census and P2.37 billion for the National ID, while PPP Center funding is halved
- manilatimes.net16:08
EXECUTIVE Secretary Ralph Recto said the Philippines can expect continued national development as the country builds on its improved economic standing, record-low poverty incidence, and sustained investment-grade credit ratings.
- manilatimes.net17:34
Nanterre, 26 August 2026
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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday cited the positive feedback of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo about the transparent implementation of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post07:01
The Philippines’ push for military modernisation is being squeezed by a ballooning pension bill for its troops as fears mount over its ability to finance newer ships, aircraft and other defence assets. The Department of National Defence has proposed spending 142.95 billion pesos (US$2.3 billion) on military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pensions in 2027, out of a total proposed defence budget of 324.6 billion pesos. The planned pension budget is 7 per cent higher than the 133.91 billion pesos...
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- rappler.com01:00
Why do political dynasties endure in the Philippines? Rappler looks at the families behind them and the forces that have allowed their influence to last for generations.
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- bworldonline.com16:07
THE Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) new preferred-share listing rules could bring more privately held companies into the public market by allowing them to raise capital without listing or diluting their common shares, analysts said.
- bworldonline.com16:34
HEADLINE INFLATION may have eased to a five-month low in August but stayed above the central bank’s target as the bad weather drove up food prices and transport costs remained elevated year on year, analysts said.
Mon, 31 August 2026
4 reports- manilatimes.net16:12
WEAK coordination among agencies and other stakeholders is limiting the country’s ability to convert investments in human capital into sustained productivity growth, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said.
- manilatimes.net16:14
SHORT-TERM foreign investments plunged in July and reversed to a year-to-date net outflow amid heightened global uncertainty, latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.
- manilatimes.net16:19
SHORT-TERM foreign investments plunged in July and reversed to a year-to-date net outflow amid heightened global uncertainty, latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.
- manilatimes.net17:40
MANILA, Philippines — A labor group criticized Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. over his remarks about a “consumption culture” among Filipinos, saying workers should not be blamed for spending on basic necessities.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net19:55
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday readily approved the proposed P10.15 billion budget of the Office of the President, part of the proposed P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program for 2027.
Thu, 3 September 2026
3 reports- manilatimes.net16:10
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued supplemental guidelines for the allocation and distribution of 60,000 metric tons (MT) of imported frozen small pelagic fish to augment domestic supply and stabilize prices during the upcoming closed fishing season.
- manilatimes.net16:11
LIPA, Batangas — The Philippines may need about $60 billion in investments to explore and fully tap its estimated 2,100 megawatts (MW) of undeveloped geothermal resources, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told reporters at the Philippine International Geothermal Conference held here Thursday.
- manilatimes.net16:22
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Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net01:00
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and travel platform Klook have renewed their partnership to promote domestic tourism, develop emerging destinations and help local tourism businesses reach travelers in the Philippines and abroad.
Sun, 6 September 2026
3 reports- manilatimes.net16:16
THE government’s P20-per-kilogram rice program has enough funding until President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down in June 2028, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Sunday.
- manilatimes.net16:18
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is proposing the creation of a centralized database of merchants accepting QR payments to strengthen fraud prevention and improve the traceability of digital payment transactions.
- manilatimes.net16:19
SHARE prices could face renewed pressure this week as a weakening peso and rising global oil prices threaten to revive inflation concerns following the Philippine Stock Exchange index’s (PSEi) recovery to above 6,000 last week.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- tribune.net.ph09:44
The Philippines’ waste-to-energy sector advances as 14 projects clear the DOE’s qualification stage for the Special Green Energy Auction, moving toward an October 13 power supply bidding that could add new renewable capacity, attract investors, and help address the country’s growing solid waste problem.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post09:18
The Philippines has launched a five-year road map to expand its share of the global semiconductor and electronics sector, but capacity challenges and political stability are potential stumbling blocks, analysts say. The Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry road map, launched by the Philippines’ Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) on September 2, aims to grow annual exports of chips and electronics to US$110 billion by 2030, and move beyond...
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post02:00
The Philippines’ military modernisation road map is set for delays over budget constraints, with critics calling out what they say is President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s “lip service” approach and questioning his commitment to the ambitious project. In 2024, Marcos approved a revised 1.9 trillion Philippine pesos (US$30 billion) plan to acquire newer military assets until 2034, aiming to enhance the capability of the military to project power in parts of the South China Sea that Manila considers...
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post04:00
While Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was pitching the Luzon Economic Corridor to a 600-strong delegation of foreign investors and officials last week, protesters outside were clashing with police, accusing the US-backed initiative of exploiting the country’s resources. The backlash mirrored opposition against the Pax Silica AI supply chain drive – a separate proposal but again, American-led. It underscored mounting tension over the ambitious corridor, since expanded from a...
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post00:00
The Philippines’ rise to upper-middle-income status was supposed to mark a new phase for one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched emerging economies. Instead, analysts say the milestone has done little to shield the country from short-term pressures weighing on growth: sluggish public spending, delayed infrastructure, high living costs and the fallout from investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Those strains have left the Philippines looking like a regional...
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post12:30
The Philippines has less than two years to turn its ambitious Pax Silica project from a US-backed plan into a functioning industrial hub before a change of government in Manila – and potentially Washington – puts its future to the test. Pax Silica is an initiative by US President Donald Trump’s administration to diversify US supplies of critical minerals and semiconductors. The Philippines is seeking to position itself as a manufacturing base for companies looking to reduce their dependence...
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- en.people.cn05:15
MANILA, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The fifth RCEP Ministers' Meeting since the Regional Comprehensive Econ
- bne IntelliNews22:51
Philippine shares closed below the 5,800 level for the first time in the current sell-off as the benchmark index extended its losing run to a fourth session.
Thu, 24 September 2026
3 reports- bne IntelliNews01:17
The Philippines posted a record trade deficit of $31.36bn in the first half of 2026 as import growth outstripped exports.
- manilatimes.net16:08
THE Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) extended its losing streak to five sessions on Thursday, plunging by 1.12 percent to 5,730.02, its lowest close since Nov. 14, 2025, as fresh downgrades to the country’s growth outlook further weakened investor sentiment.
- bne IntelliNews21:51
The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at a 10-month low on September 24 as reduced economic growth forecasts continued to sap investor appetite.
Sun, 27 September 2026
4 reports- bworldonline.com12:23
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it broke ground on the P310.9-million Pangawan-Banao farm-to-market road in Nueva Vizcaya…
- bworldonline.com12:25
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said its project lineup for the Philippines includes a geothermal derisking facility, public…
- bworldonline.com12:26
THE European Union (EU) is looking to invest in digital connectivity and green economy projects in the Luzon…
- bworldonline.com13:00edited after publishing
PHILIPPINE SHARES may remain under pressure this week as rising bond yields, a weak peso and inflation concerns temper prospects for a rebound, with investors also awaiting economic data and the pricing of GCash’s initial public offering (IPO).
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews03:41
Credit: Mari Gimenez - Unsplash The downgrade follows a sharp slowdown in the Southeast Asian economy. The fund had previously pencilled in growth of 3.9% for 2026 and 5.5% for 2027.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net15:24
AB 'Pieno žvaigždės' Unaudited Financial Results for the First Six Months of 2026
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net16:25
THE Philippines fell two notches in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings, missing the government’s target, but is among the middle-income economies that have climbed the fastest since 2013, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said in a report released on Tuesday.
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- bne IntelliNews00:13
Philippine shares fell to their lowest level of the year on October 1, with the benchmark index closing down 1.03% as worries over economic growth and quickening inflation soured sentiment.
- manilatimes.net01:28
MANILA, Philippines — After inspecting anew the progress of the ongoing infrastructure project at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to complete it in the first quarter of 2027.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- rappler.com03:13
Unprogrammed Funds Fiscal Year▼ Breakdown of the Unprogrammed Funds spent by Sector / Agency The total amount reflected above, , represents all
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews02:57
Credit: Mari Gimenez - Unsplash The renewed programme continues a buyback effort the company has run since 2010. Over that period it has repurchased 185mn shares, equal to 31% of its outstanding shares before the buybacks began, and paid PHP13.1bn.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net07:34
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday he will push for the removal of system-loss charges from consumers’ electricity bills before the end of the year, even as the Senate faces a crowded schedule dominated by the 2027 national budget.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews03:57
Credit: Luis Tosta - Unsplash The Philippines must deploy PHP1.07 trillion ($17bn) in fresh capital expenditures through 2030 to upgrade its water and sanitation network or face acute supply deficits within fifteen years.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- eco-business.com10:00
Industry and academic experts urged coordinated efforts to strengthen the grid, align government policies and expand access to affordable financing to accelerate the Philippines’ transition to a low carbon economy.
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia10:36
Parties are also making “good progress” on the code of conduct for the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said at a forum in Singapore.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- tribune.net.ph06:41
Discover how the CALAX expansion is set to transform Cavite-Laguna travel, offering faster, more direct routes and improved connectivity for commuters, businesses, and logistics operators across key economic hubs.
Sat, 10 October 2026
2 reports- bne IntelliNews02:43
Credit: Zbynek Burival - Unsplash The Philippines will auction 25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity over the next 12 months as it works to raise the share of clean power to 35% by 2030.
- bne IntelliNews23:00
Credit: Mari Gimenez - Unsplash Inflation of 7.2% in September is wearing down the value of the Philippine peso
Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- ČT24 (Czechia)08:25
Vláda plánuje navýšit kvóty pro nábor zahraničních pracovníků z Filipín, o které mají české firmy velký zájem. V pořadu „Sorry jako“ to řekl ministr průmyslu a obchodu Karel Havlíček (ANO). Společně s ministrem práce a sociálních věcí Alešem Juchelkou (ANO) kvůli tomu plánují začátkem příštího roku pracovní cestu na Filipíny. Navýšení kvót by se podle Havlíčka mělo týkat i pracovníků z Indie. Firmy považují kvóty na zahraniční pracovníky za nedostatečné.
- bworldonline.com16:04
Sometimes, everything that an industry needs to springboard to prosperity is a world in crisis. Similar to how…
- bomboradyo.com23:35
More than 16 million Filipinos in 5,638 barangays formerly controlled or influenced by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- bworldonline.com08:44
More than a third of Filipinos want the national government to focus on lowering food prices as inflation…
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net08:46
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Finance Committee Chairman JV Ejercito said the Senate will assess the proposed P785.2 million budget for the Office of the Vice President whether or not Vice President Sara Duterte attends the hearing.
Mon, 19 October 2026
2 reports- rappler.com01:28
The numbers explain why I found Jaime Zobel de Ayala's speech before the Makati Business Club more unsettling than inspirational
- manilatimes.net03:48
MANILA, Philippines — As road rehabilitation and reblocking works continue along major thoroughfares, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday also ordered maintenance crews nationwide to ensure roads leading to cemeteries and churches are safe and passable ahead of the observance of 'Undas' on Nov. 1 and 2, 2026.
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- manilatimes.net08:33
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso remained at its record-low level of P63.09 against the greenback on Tuesday, unchanged from Monday’s close.
- manilatimes.net15:48
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed concerned police units to intensify intelligence-gathering and monitoring against the proliferation of fake identification cards for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Thu, 22 October 2026
5 reports- bworldonline.com13:51
THE PESO sank to a fresh record low against the US dollar on Thursday as volatile oil prices and heightened tensions in the Middle East overshadowed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) larger-than-expected rate hike.
- bworldonline.com13:51
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved P12.5 billion in investments in October, bringing the 10-month total to P310 billion and surpassing its full-year target.
- bworldonline.com13:51
THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT’S (NG) budget deficit widened slightly in September despite double-digit revenue growth that outpaced the rise in government spending, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
- bworldonline.com13:51
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday delivered a surprise 50-basis-point (bp) rate hike and signaled it was prepared to continue tightening amid broadening inflation risks from persistent price shocks and a strong El Niño.
- manilatimes.net16:13
THE Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee A on Thursday endorsed the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) proposed P2.9 billion budget for 2027 to the plenary.
Sat, 24 October 2026
5 reports- manilatimes.net16:04
BEHIND the facade of Philippine democracy lies a deeply entrenched oligarchy created during the Spanish and American colonial eras. An elite group of powerful families now rules the country after consolidating their influence through their control of Congress and mainstream media. Political power rests not in winning the popular vote, but on influential families that can buy as many votes as they wish using government funds that are usually disguised as allocations for “humanitarian and social...
- manilatimes.net16:07
MY column about Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Thursday (“Garin must go,” Oct. 22) received a reaction that surprised even me. Although I did anticipate some feedback, since the topic of calling for a Cabinet secretary’s head on a proverbial pike can be expected to be a bit incendiary, I was a bit overwhelmed with the volume of comments and messages about it, and especially for these to be unanimous in their agreement with my point of view. A couple of those messages were from overseas, as...
- manilatimes.net16:07
THE PHILIPPINES had 95.9 million internet users in October 2026, representing 81.3 percent of the population, while social media use continued to account for a substantial share of online activity, according to the Digital 2027 Global Report by We Are Social and Meltwater.
- manilatimes.net16:09
THE rate increase that the government granted to the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the utility giant that earned more than P51 billion last year, was announced at about the same time a survey revealed its heartbreaking findings: 55 percent of Filipino families — or 16.8 million — rated themselves as poor. That is, perhaps, the most embarrassing admission that humans could ever make. The same survey said 13.3 million families rated themselves as “food poor,” which, before the jargon of...
- manilatimes.net16:19
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to halt unprogrammed appropriations releases that violate the Supreme Court’s recent budget ruling and suspend remaining Local Government Support Fund disbursements pending a review of their constitutionality.
Sun, 25 October 2026
11 reports- bworldonline.com11:10
(First of two parts) In April 2024, BusinessWorld published “Pag-IBIG Fund: Doing good on mandates,” an assessment of…
- bworldonline.com12:06
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) posted stronger electricity sales growth in the third quarter as warmer weather and customer…
- bworldonline.com12:06
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urged listed companies to raise corporate governance standards to regional benchmarks, saying the Philippines continues to lag Southeast Asian peers in attracting international capital.
- bworldonline.com12:30
EXPEDITED ISSUANCE of permits by local government units (LGUs) will help telecommunications companies accelerate their network expansions and…
- bworldonline.com12:31
THE PHILIPPINES is seeking to attract more investment in chip design, engineering and research as surging electronics exports…
- bworldonline.com12:31
AYALA-CONTROLLED AC Logistics Holdings Corp. said it expects to open an automated cold storage and distribution facility in…
- bworldonline.com12:42
FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. has warned that the Philippines cannot…
- bworldonline.com12:43
THE Commission on Audit (CoA) flagged a P323.67-million unreconciled difference between the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) inventory balances…
- bworldonline.com12:49
THE PHILIPPINES may need to review its state ownership policy to strengthen oversight and accountability, according to a…
- bworldonline.com12:50
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING fell by 17% year on year in August, Budget…
- bworldonline.com16:03
Developers, agencies, professionals, and stakeholders shaping the country’s property sector celebrated the industry’s evolving scope and innovation at the Philippines Real Estate Awards 2026, presented by Dot Property and Lamudi.
Mon, 26 October 2026
3 reports- canadianinquirer.net08:10
ASM, Philippine Canadian InquirerOctober 26, 2026 MANILA, Philippines – Filipino students seeking financial assistance for college may find an opportunity through GrabScholar, a scholarship program that covers full tuition and […]
- canadianinquirer.net10:15
ASM, Philippine Canadian InquirerOctober 26, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — China remained the Philippines’ largest source of imported goods in 2025, supplying $38.44 billion worth of products, or 28.6% of the […]
- South China Morning Post11:46
The Philippines faces the highest climate-driven port damage costs in Southeast Asia, with annual losses projected to hit US$70.2 billion by 2100, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned. Analysts say the damage could cripple supply chains, drive up food prices and threaten livelihoods, urging Manila to adopt a more coordinated approach to flood protection rather than simply strengthening port infrastructure. In its latest report titled “Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2026: Coastal Risks on...
Tue, 27 October 2026
1 report- english.news.cn15:30
Philippine peso depreciates to new record low-