MANILA – The continued vaccination against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), along with amendments to several laws such as the Foreign Investments Act (FIA), are expected to fuel the continued improvement of the employment situation in the cou... Read full article
Discover where to buy Chinese New Year essentials in the Philippines—from Binondo and Divisoria to malls, supermarkets, and online shops. This guide highlights trusted sources for tikoy, décor, gift hampers, and festive must-haves.... Read full article
MANILA – The peso is expected to trade within a wide range this and next year given the pandemic-related developments, as policy responses impact on investors’ confidence on the economy in general, Fitch Solutions said. ... Read full article
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) will ask the 19th Congress to prioritize the review of the oil deregulation law as the agency aims to ease petroleum prices.... Read full article
MANILA – The average rate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) 28-day Bills moved sideways as demand remains despite the higher offer volume this week.... Read full article
MANILA – National government revenues for January to July 2021 rose by 3.6 percent to PHP1.75 trillion from PHP1.69 trillion in the same period in 2020.
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MANILA – The Philippines’ main equities index ended the week in the red following the higher-than-expected jobless claims in the United States, but the peso strengthened against the US dollar.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine economy is expected to return to its 6 to 7-percent growth trajectory in 2022 after nearly two years of grappling with the pandemic despite the threat of the Omicron variant, according to the investment banking arm of the Metr... Read full article
MANILA – Following the greater mobility and effective implementation of health and safety protocols with lesser and lesser coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19 cases),... Read full article