SEA-PLM 2024: PH Learning Gaps Persist
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go reaffirms the 2026 target for the Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status, citing economic growth strategies and addressing forex challenges. Read the full story.
Cebu Province launches the Cebu International Investments Summit 2026 to pivot towards heavy industry and tech. The event targets 250 global investors. Read more about Cebu's economic transformation.
BSP surveys reveal Filipino households remain positive about the 2026 economy, planning more spending, while businesses turn cautious. Dive into the data on inflation, peso, and hiring.
Philippine business confidence rose to 29.7% in Q4 2025, fueled by holiday demand. Yet, consumer sentiment fell to -22.2% on inflation, corruption fears. Read the full BSP survey analysis.
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to expand digital payment acceptance across key government channels, aiming for a cash-lite economy. Learn how this impacts Filipinos.
Cebu Province launches the Cebu International Investments Summit 2026 to pivot towards industry and tech, targeting global investors. Summit set for January 12-14, 2026.
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to enable digital payments for government services via eGov.ph and Link.BizPortal, boosting PH's cash-lite economy goals. Read more.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the Philippines' creative sector, a 7.3% GDP contributor. Canva's 2026 trends reveal a push for 'Imperfect by Design' as Filipino creators blend AI speed with human authenticity. Discover the future of local content.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
Sultan Kudarat's Kalimudan Festival 2025 turned a P10 million investment into P200 million in local economic activity. Discover how strategic cultural spending boosted MSMEs and tourism.
The number of Overseas Filipino Workers climbed to 2.19 million in 2024. Discover key trends on destinations, demographics, and the P262.2 billion in remittances sent home.
The Philippines' women's football team makes history by reaching its first-ever SEA Games final, while teen skateboarders win gold and silver. Witness the rise of Filipina athletes!
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro attributes the province's top wealth ranking to including land valuations in assets, highlighting unused high-value properties. Learn the details from the COA 2024 report.
A new study reveals critically endangered Philippine Eagles have low genetic variation, threatening survival. Captive breeding offers hope to preserve rare bloodlines. Learn more about conservation efforts.
Philippine exporters generated $1.72 million in sales at Fabex Kansai 2025, boosting coconut product exports to Japan's health-conscious market. Discover how this success strengthens the Philippines' global trade position.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
Philippine domestic liquidity (M3) expanded faster in October 2025, reaching P19.1 trillion. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas attributes growth to strong domestic claims. Read the full analysis.
DOTr and BCDA sign a key agreement to develop Clark International Airport into a major hub for industrial, manufacturing, and transport services, promising new economic growth for Central Luzon.
The Commission on Audit uncovers P6.8M in questionable foreign travel expenses by Cebu Provincial Government in 2024, including excess baggage fees for a non-participant. Read the full report.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo shares a sweet coffee date with boyfriend Cole Micek in New York. See the cozy photos and get the details on their relationship.
BIMP-EAGA unveils a decade-long blueprint empowering LGUs and MSMEs while advancing Mindanao's blue economy with ADB backing. Discover the sustainable vision.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Philippine Producer Price Index growth eased to 0.3% in October 2025, pulled down by electronics and food. Discover the key drivers and what it means for inflation.
The US-ASEAN Business Council is leading a push for practical Extended Producer Responsibility systems to transform packaging waste management across Southeast Asia. Learn how this collaborative effort aims to build a sustainable future.
The Philippines made history in the FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup with a goal against Argentina. Sports leaders say belief is key to future success. Read the inspiring story.
BSP forecasts Cebu's November 2025 inflation between 1.1% and 1.9%. Discover the factors behind this economic trend and its implications for consumers.
South Korean Olympic gold medal coach Ryu Su Jeng begins training Filipino archers for SEA Games, Asian Games, and 2028 Olympics. Discover how this game-changing partnership aims to win medals for the Philippines.
Manila will host its first WTA 125 tournament in January 2026 with a $115,000 prize pool. Philippine Sports Commission confirms Alex Eala's potential participation. Read more!
Philippines' digital economy grows 16% yearly, powered by video commerce surge. 475,000 sellers generate 1.2B transactions as AI adoption accelerates nationwide.