Economy

GROWTH of the Philippine bond market slowed in the second quarter following a decline in corporate issuances during the period, according to the…

WHOLESALE PRICE GROWTH of construction materials in Metro Manila eased in August, while retail price growth remained unchanged, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)…

THE Philippine rice inventory rose to 1.87 million metric tons (MMT) in early August, up 14.4%, according to preliminary data from the Philippine…

THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is considering funding over 10 projects in the Philippines, including railway and other infrastructure, next year.  “We…

By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter INCHEON International Airport Corp.’s (IIAC) technical know-how is expected to help partner San Miguel Corp. (SMC) bring Ninoy…

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it wants the auction to modernize and operate Davao International Airport to be a solicited process. The…

THE government’s transfer of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to the Office of the President (OP) is expected to improve its access to…

ENERGY Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said a prompt resolution is needed following the suspension of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson, to ensure…

TRADE and investment between Australia and the Philippines could grow by 10% this year, aided by the investment missions exchanged by the two…

(First of two parts) IN BRIEF: • As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, the Philippines is advancing towards a low-carbon economy with…