Economy
Unemployment rate declines in September
The country's unemployment rate dropped to 4.5% in September this year from 5% in the same month last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.
Economy
NEDA: Gov’t on right track to provide affordable rice
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is on the right track in providing affordable rice in the market, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon.
Economy
PH inflation eases to 4.9% in October
Headline inflation eased to 4.9% in October this year from 6.1% in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported Tuesday. Last month's headline inflation rate was also lower than the 7.7% recorded in October last year.
Economy
PH considered one of the world’s top remote work hubs
A work and travel platform ranked the Philippines as one of the top global remote work hubs along with other ideal destinations in Asia, South America, and Europe.
Economy
PH, Saudi ink over $4.26-B investment agreement during PBBM’s visit
The Philippine business delegation signed an investment agreement worth more than $4.26 billion with Saudi business leaders on Thursday at the sidelines of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN-GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia.
Economy
PBBM admin vows continued support to consumers, farmers amid movements in commodity prices
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave an assurance on Thursday for its continued support to the most vulnerable sectors while implementing necessary measures to respond to rising prices as inflation inched up in September this year.
