Filipinos still spending less in small neighbourhood stores–study
Consumers have increasingly opted for smaller, more frequent purchases to stretch their limited disposable income.
Alden M. Monzon
ASEAN to discuss united response to Trump tariffs
Philippine Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque believes the most effective ASEAN approach would be to pursue negotiations aimed at reducing the tariffs.
Philippine central bank sees March inflation at 1.7% to 2.5%
Higher electricity rates and rising prices of fish and meat are putting upward pressure on consumer prices.
46% of Filipinos embrace generative AI at work — survey
This is based on Decoding Global Talent Report 2024 by its parent company SEEK, which surveyed 150,000 respondents around the world, including over 6,400 Filipinos.
Intellectual property body in the Philippines eyes guidelines for AI-generated artwork
The guidelines would include a system for determining how much of a product partially generated by the technology could be copyrighted.
Seven Filipinos among Fortune’s 100 powerful women
The most powerful woman in Asia is Chinese-American Grace Wang, the chair and the chief executive officer of Shenzhen-based manufacturer Luxshare Precision Industry.
Family-run Philippine firms face transition amid multiple crises
A recent report said that for both family and nonfamily organisations, proper systems and structures should be in place to ensure that their businesses can withstand another…
Amid maritime tensions, Chinese firms commit to invest $89m more in Philippines
In a statement on Tuesday, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) director general Tereso Panga said the recent Peza mission to China “will reinforce Chinese investors’…
Philippines, UAE set next round of free trade deal discussions for July
Back in December, Trade undersecretary Gepty said the Philippines was targeting to enhance its market access for export halal-related products under the CEPA.
Over 5,000 Filipino garment factory workers lose jobs
The workers have been retrenched or forced to go on leave due mainly to weak demand overseas that depressed local orders.