The Philippines’ defense chief has called for the country to step up its military presence in the country’s northernmost province of Batanes, which is less than 130 miles from Taiwan. During his visit …
Swiss firms cited easy business conditions in PHL — minister
SWISS companies now see the Philippines as an attractive investment destination due to the improved business environment compared to previous years, Switzerland’s Foreign Minister said in Manila on …
Stocks cheer slower inflation results for January in Philippines
Philstocks Financial in a report said investors cheered inflation data for January which came in at 2.8 percent. It said adding further to the positive sentiment was the report from Moody’s Analytics …
Philippines’ foreign reserves down to $103.4B in January — BSP
The Philippines’ foreign reserves saw a slight decline as of end-January 2024 on the back of the government’s settlement of some of its obligations. Preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng …
Consunji eyes Cemex PH cement business
Tycoon Isidro Consunji-led DMCI Holdings is in talks to acquire Cemex Holdings Philippines, the country’s fourth largest cement maker, as the construction and commodities conglomerate readies its …
Consunji eyes Cemex PH cement business
Tycoon Isidro Consunji-led DMCI Holdings is in talks to acquire Cemex Holdings Philippines, the country’s fourth largest cement maker, as the construction and commodities conglomerate readies its …
DMCI eyes entry into cement business
The Consunji Group is looking to diversify into a new industries, with the cement business among those being considered through a potential acquisition of Cemex Holdings Philippines (CHP). “The …
DMCI eyes entry into cement business
The Consunji Group is looking to diversify into a new industries, with the cement business among those being considered through a potential acquisition of Cemex Holdings Philippines (CHP). “The …
Jobless rate in the Philippines fell to two-decade low of 3.1%
Unemployment rate in the Philippines fell to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest in nearly two decades, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Wednesday. “The country’s labor market remains …
At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide
A landslide in a southern Philippines province killed at least six people and injured 31, burying homes and two buses carrying 27 passengers, disaster officials said on Wednesday. The landslide …