QUEZON CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Saturday that it will not recommend the imposition of a price ceiling or suggested retail price (SRP) for rice, even as the commodity’s inflation rate reached 24.4 percent in March, marking…
MANILA – Leading business organizations in the Philippines have signaled their willingness to adopt ‘heat breaks’ for certain employees amid rising temperatures, provided they maintain autonomy over the policy’s application. The Employers’ Confederati…
MANILA – A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill 2625, is set to drive advancements in the Philippine corn industry, recognized as a vital component supporting the nation’s livestock and poultry sectors. The bill, introduced as a complementary measure…
MANILA – The Philippines set a new milestone in its trade history by reaching over USD 100 billion in export revenues in 2023, despite facing global trade hurdles.
According to Philippine News Agency, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)…
MANILA – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) marked significant gains as trading resumed after the Holy Week, driven by positive developments in regional markets.
According to Philippine News Agency, Inc., the PSEi advanced by 1.11 percent t…
CEBU CITY – In response to the escalating effects of the El Niño climate pattern, Cebu City’s government is assessing additional villages for inclusion under a state of calamity.
According to Philippine News Agency, who heads the City Council’s com…
NEW YORK – Global oil markets experienced upward price adjustments on Monday, largely influenced by escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing conflicts, notably the Russia-Ukraine war, that threaten to constrict oil supply channels.
Accordi…
ISTANBUL — The global real estate and infrastructure market achieved a historic milestone, reaching a valuation of USD 365.51 trillion in 2023, as reported by Trem Global, a prominent Turkish real estate firm. This growth comes amid ongoing geopolitic…
TARLAC CITY — Grandmaster Eugene Torre, a distinguished figure in the world of chess, will engage with young chess aficionados in a simultaneous exhibition event on April 9, aligning with the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) festivities in Luisita, T…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government and Japan have formalized an agreement for a substantial loan amounting to JPY250 billion (approximately PHP92.8 billion) intended to fund significant infrastructure developments, including the Dalton Pa…