Wednesday, 27 August 2025
12 Aug 2025
6:38AM
PH-India preferential trade pact pushed to deepen economic ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for the swift formalization of a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between the Philippines and India, saying it would chart “a focused and pragmatic path” toward deeper economic cooperation and unlock greater trade and investment opportunities for both countries.
28 Jul 2025
9:30PM
Pres. Marcos vows full throttle economic push in final three years
President Marcos, in his 2025 State of the Nation Address, laid out an aggressive economic agenda focused on job creation, infrastructure development, agriculture modernization, and energy reliability as he enters the second half of his term.
1 May 2025
2:21PM
Gov’t touts labor sector’s gains: lowest PH unemployment rate in 20 years
President Marcos on Wednesday said that the Philippine unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in two decades, attributing the improvement to strong investor inflows and job creation initiatives across the country.
3 Feb 2025
6:32AM
President Marcos: Upskilling thrust at SM job fairs key to reducing unemployment
Malacañang emphasized that upskilling programs are part of broader government initiatives aimed at improving employment and livelihood.
19 Dec 2024
10:53PM
BSP: More durable, all-polymer peso banknote series to start circulating Dec. 23
BSP Governor Remolona emphasized that the polymer series aligns with global standards by enhancing anti-counterfeiting measures, reducing environmental impact, and increasing durability.
4 Aug 2024
10:33PM
Marcos lauds SEC for boosting business, going digital
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. praised the Securities and Exchange Commission for its role in the country’s economic growth and ease of doing business.
29 Jul 2024
8:58AM
Coveted Toyota vans ‘flood’ market amid POGO phaseout
By: Miguel R. Camus
The looming ban on offshore gambling operations known as POGOs is causing more than just empty office spaces, with aftershocks also being felt in secondary markets for homes and cars.
25 Jul 2024
4:20PM
Ex-banker Walter Wassmer resigns from Lopez holding firm, joins Monetary Board
Newly appointed Monetary Board member and banking veteran Walter C. Wassmer resigned from the Lopez family’s conglomerate First Philippine Holdings.
23 Jul 2024
10:17AM
NGCP urges ‘coordinated’ solutions to PH energy woes; thanks Pres. Marcos for support
The operator of the country’s power grid is calling for “more coordinated” planning among energy industry players — especially power generation firms, the transmission firm, and retailers — in response to President Marcos’ call for cheaper and more reliable electricity supply for Filipinos.
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