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Factory growth accelerates to near 10-year high
by Louella Desiderio - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Buoyed by higher output and strong demand, Philippine manufacturing activity in August expanded at its strongest pace in nearly a decade, according to S&P Global.
Moderate pickup in consumer spending seen
by Louella Desiderio - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Household consumption is likely to pick up modestly for the rest of the year if inflation continues to ease and public infrastructure spending accelerates, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and D...
POCB, DMW partner to expand construction industry prospects
by Louella Desiderio - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Overseas Construction Board and the Department of Migrant Workers have teamed up to help expand global opportunities for local construction firms and workers.
DEPDev pushes passage of National Land Use Act
by Louella Desiderio - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Economy, Planning and Development is urging Congress to approve the National Land Use Act to address food security.
Maynilad, K-Water bag OPS for P14.8 billion Clark contract
by Louella Desiderio - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The consortium of Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Korea Water Resources Corp. have secured the original proponent status for the proposed P14.8-billion long-term water supply and wastewater management project in...
Philippine exports to grow above target this year – DTI
by Louella Desiderio - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s exports are expected to grow faster than the government’s target this year given the sector’s strong performance, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
Full transparency in 2027 budget sought
by Louella Desiderio - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The Management Association of the Philippines is urging all government agencies and branches involved in the 2027 budget process and implementation to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public...
Factory gate prices accelerate in July
by Louella Desiderio - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Factory gate prices grew at a slightly faster pace in July than in the previous month, driven mainly by petroleum products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Trade deficit widens to $5.97 billion in July
by Louella Desiderio - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines posted a wider trade gap in July from a year ago as imports grew at a faster pace than exports.
Quezon City top contributor to Philippine economy in 2025
by Louella Desiderio - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Quezon City continued to be the biggest contributor to the Philippine economy last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Aboitiz Group expandingLIMA Estate by 500 hectares
by Louella Desiderio - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Aboitiz Group’s industrial and commercial real estate arm is expanding the LIMA Estate in Batangas by adding 500 hectares to cater to growing demand.
IBPAP names first female president
by Louella Desiderio - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines  has named Celeste Ilagan as its new president and CEO, the first woman to lead the industry association.
PSA: 12.8% of Pinoys felt multiple forms of poverty
by Louella Desiderio - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
n estimated 12.8 percent of Filipinos were classified as multidimensionally poor in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Mondelez nixes sugar-sweetened beverage tax hike
by Louella Desiderio - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Snack company Mondelez Philippines Inc. has expressed concern over the government’s proposal to raise the tax imposed on sweetened beverages, citing its impact on consumers.
Toyota Philippines leads Batangas port revenue collection
by Louella Desiderio - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The country’s leading automotive firm Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. was recognized as the top revenue contributor to the Bureau of Customs - Port of Batangas as it remitted P23.66 billion in customs...
PEZA-approved investments more than double in 8 months
by Louella Desiderio - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Investments cleared by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled from January to August, reflecting strong investor confidence in the country.
July vehicle sales dip; xEVs buck trend
by Louella Desiderio - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Vehicle sales declined in July from a year ago, but electrified vehicles continued to defy the overall trend with sales jumping by 162 percent year-on-year.
Australian health care provider eyes BPO operations in Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - August 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Australian health care provider Kairos Care or Kairos Medical Group is looking to set up information technology-business process outsourcing operations in the Philippines.
Mitsubishi unveils new Outlander PHEV
by Louella Desiderio - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. is anticipating strong demand for sports utility vehicles to drive the shift to electrified vehicles as it launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in...
6.5 million Filipinos lifted out of poverty – PSA
by Louella Desiderio - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
An estimated 6.5 million Filipinos were lifted out of poverty between 2023 and 2025 as the poverty incidence fell to its lowest rate last year.
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