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THE Department of Budget and Management said P21 billion worth of calamity funds remain unused as of the end of February, including P20 billion…

DOMESTIC TRADE in goods by value posted a double-digit decline in the fourth quarter after multiple typhoons disrupted economic activity, the Philippine Statistics Authority…

THE PHILIPPINES and the UK on Monday embarked on their first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting in London, the Department of Trade…

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said compliance with the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork has been spotty over a week after the…

AJINOMOTO Philippines Corp. (APC) said the food industry is expected to post “steady” growth this year, driving a double-digit rise in its sales. “We…

POLITICAL instability stemming from the arrest of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte could disrupt the progress of key legislative reforms, ING Bank said. In…

IN BRIEF: • Banks are focusing on Generative AI (GenAI) to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. • Overcoming challenges like skill shortages and…

THE PHILIPPINES and Palau have signed an agreement to manage their fisheries more sustainably, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. The parties to the…

HOUSEHOLD DEBT declined in 2021, reflecting reluctance to take on additional debt during the pandemic, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. The BSP’s…

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE quality of physical infrastructure and policy will help determine how Philippine trade performs in the face of…