STOCK PHOTO | Image by Silas Camargo Silão from PixabayHEALTH spending as a proportion of the economy rose to 5.9% in 2024 as overall spending rose to its highest level in three years, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday.Citing preliminary data, the PSA

Chairman Lee, other officers take charge at FPI - BusinessWorld Online                                    THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said on Thursday a new set of officers has

WIKIMEDIA.ORGTHE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it signed a registration agreement with Nano Forge Solutions, Inc. for a manufacturing facility at the Golden Mile Business Park-Special Economic Zone in Carmona, Cavite.“We are confident this industry-aligned venture will strengthen local manufacturing, elevate export potential, and

Prices frozen in 4 cities, 10 municipalities - BusinessWorld Online                                    PAMPANGA PIO VIA FACEBOOK/PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said price freezes are

BW FILE PHOTOTHE MAIN INDEX snapped its four-day climb on Thursday as market sentiment was dampened by weaker economic prospects due to global trade uncertainties.The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 0.28% or 18.09 points to close at 6,444.16, while the broader all

PAGASA.DOST.GOV.PHBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterCLASSES at all levels in Metro Manila and several provinces have been suspended on July 25 due to the effects of Typhoon Emong, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Thursday.The suspension, in effect since Monday,

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESLEYTE REP. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez is expected to retain his position as Speaker after receiving near-unanimous support from fellow lawmakers ahead of the opening of the 20th Congress on July 28, a congresswoman said

PHILIPPINE STAR/ RUSSELL A. PALMATHE ASIAN Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) on Thursday called on the Philippines to tackle gaps in the electoral process, including banning political dynasties, curbing disinformation in social media, and promoting transparency.In its final report, the election watchdog called on Congress

GSIS opens emergency loan facility - BusinessWorld Online                                    PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE GOVERNMENT Service Insurance System (GSIS) has opened its emergency loan facility to four

BW FILE PHOTOPASIG CITY Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” N. Sotto emerged as the top senatorial bet of Filipinos for the 2028 senatorial race, a survey found.In the latest senate preferential survey by research firm Tangere, 61% of the 2,400 respondents expressed their preference for

PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. set up Crisis Connectivity Centers to offer free calls and texts, Wi-Fi, and free access to charging stations.THE MVP GROUP has rolled out a coordinated multi-sector response for disaster-stricken Filipinos amid continued rains and flooding brought