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THE leading China-based suppliers to the cosmetics industry could pivot to Southeast Asia (SEA) to stay afloat during the trade war with the US, a market research firm said. Informa…

THE vacancy rate for residential property in Metro Manila will likely hit 26% by the end of this year, with condominium developers reining in their launches to dispose of inventory,…

THE Philippines’ income classification is not a primary consideration for prospective investors, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said. If the Philippines fails to meet its goal of…

THE Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) said any safety concerns posed by nuclear power can be addressed by appropriate regulation. PNRI made the remarks as Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) brought…

NEIGHBORHOOD mom-and-pop stores, also known as sari-sari stores, posted strong energy drink and iced tea sales last year, the hottest year on record, according to tech startup Packworks. “Our data…

THE digital economy’s contribution to the Philippine economy was little changed at 8.5% in 2024 from 8.6% previously, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. Citing preliminary data, the PSA…

SUGARCANE farmers in Tarlac are testing an experimental irrigation system funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) that promises quicker cane growth. The DoST said tests of the…

BUDGET Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Monday that she sees no need to revise the government’s 6-8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth target this year. Asked if she expects…

GOVERNMENT-BACKED stores selling produce at less than market prices will carry P20-per-kilo rice starting May 2, days before the midterm elections, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. “High-quality” rice will…

THE Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), which operates Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) said first-quarter revenue rose 9.1% to P349.79 million on passenger volumes rose.  Passenger traffic for the…