THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit ballooned in March as revenues slipped and state spending jumped ahead of the election ban, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.

THE PHILIPPINES’ trade-in-goods deficit widened to a two-month high in March as both exports and imports picked up, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday. Preliminary data ...

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is hoping to privatize at least 15 airports by 2026 as the government seeks to make regional airports “more economically viable.” ...

THE IMPACT of the US reciprocal tariffs on the Philippines will likely be minimal, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said, but noted the country will still need to enhance ...

PHIRST PARK HOMES, Inc., the affordable housing brand of Century Properties Group, Inc. (CPG), said it aims to turn over around 10,000 units to first-time homebuyers by mid-year. “As of April 2025, ...

THE SY FAMILY’S listed conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) said it is confident it can sustain stable business performance, driven by strong consumer spending, despite market volatility and ...

COUCHBASE, INC. is optimistic about its growth in the Philippine market with its offline-first database server that can help enterprises ensure uninterrupted operations during disasters. “The ...

LISTED conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) posted a 35% drop in first-quarter (Q1) net income to P3.2 billion from P4.9 billion a year ago due to weaker contributions across its business ...

YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits ended mixed on Wednesday following the Treasury’s recent issuance of new 10-year benchmark bonds and as the offering was undersubscribed.

KIWAMI: JAPANESE MASTER Kitchens in Alabang Town Center (ATC) is back after a touch-up and expansion. The renovation has transformed the food hall’s interiors into those of a traditional Japanese ...

METROPOLITAN Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) saw its net profit rise by 2.13% year on year in the first quarter on the back of strong growth in its fee and trading income and the sustained expansion of ...

LISTED renewable energy developer Raslag Corp. has entered into a power supply agreement (PSA) with Pampanga I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PELCO I) to provide 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity for 10 ...