Economy

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported a balance of nearly P284 billion for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) as of the end of October.…

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter PHILIPPINE rice imports in 2025 will be driven by the expected decline in the production of palay (unmilled rice) this year, analysts said. “We will…

A CRITICAL minerals agreement with the US will help cut dependence on the China and Indonesia export trade and allow the Philippines to focus on the type of nickel products…

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THINK TANK InfraWatch PH called on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to act immediately on a long-overdue decision on Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) fifth regulatory…

WOULD-BE exporters can explore government contracting to establish a domestic track record prior to venturing into exports, the Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC) said. In a statement, the Philippine Exporters…

IN BRIEF: • Shifting from traditional Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) to agile, real-time methodologies is crucial due to the intricate interdependencies and evolving cyber threats in IT operations. • Proactive…

THE Department of Budget Development (DBM) said Thursday that the contingent fund and local government support fund have been placed on standby to support the government’s dwindling disaster funds. Concerns…

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to continue cutting rates in the next few months, Finance Secretary and Monetary Board Member Ralph G. Recto said Thursday. “We have…

PHILIPPINE pharmaceutical exports are expected to grow further, boosted by supportive regulation that will enhance quality, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said. “Improved regulatory standards will boost prospects for Philippine’ medicine…

THE Independent Electricity Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) said it hopes to launch full commercial operations by December for the renewable energy (RE) market serving on-grid participants. “We are preparing…