Higher leasable space and tenant growth lift SM Supermalls’ revenue as it expands retail, leisure and entertainment offerings across the Philippines.
Pampanga sees nearly 50% growth in Gen Z search interest as domestic tourism gains importance amid weaker international arrivals.
The peso sank to another record low against the US dollar while Philippine shares reversed their previous gains, keeping both markets under pressure.
Minimum wage rates vary widely across regions, leaving workers in lower-wage areas with less income despite facing many of the same everyday costs.
The peso hit a fresh historic low against the US dollar for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, overshadowing a sharp recovery in local equities that pushed the PSEi back above 6,000.
PSA data shows 12.8% of Filipinos were multidimensionally poor in 2024, facing deprivation beyond income.
MSMEs beg for proper flood-control measures.
The proposed ₱8.67B budget would support 67,504 DOST scholars.
National Government’s July deficit jumped from ₱18.9 billion a year ago as spending growth outpaced revenue growth.
Philippine financial markets suffered another sharp downturn on Thursday as stocks fell to their lowest close in nearly two months while the peso breached its previous record low.
