Economy

February is often associated with love because of Valentine’s Day. However, to those who are dating, it is now common to hear the term “ghosting,” which means the act of…

THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is hoping to finalize a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) this year to launch a project that seeks to de-risk geothermal…

EXPORTS to the US are expected to remain robust, unaffected by a possible US-China trade war, the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said. “I don’t see the 10% imposed on…

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter DAVAO-BASED chocolate brand Cacao Culture said it is taking a “farm adoption” approach to supporting farmers in the region and growing its bean-sourcing network. “We’re…

DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has joined calls for more transparency and public participation in the private bicameral committee meetings to harmonize the two Congressional…

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT is exploring the possibility of building the Agus III hydroelectric power plant to go with the rehabilitation for the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex (AHPC).…

THE World Bank said Philippine headline inflation will continue to settle within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target range until 2026, raising the possibility of further easing, though it…

THE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called for relaxed visa requirements for Chinese visitors and reforms to modernize agriculture and improve the ease of doing…

IN BRIEF: • Cost-cutting measures must not compromise customer experience (CX) as it is essential for driving growth. • CX is not merely a component of business strategy; it is…

The country’s industrial production growth eased annually in 2024 amid geopolitical tensions that dragged demand, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA’s latest Monthly…