PH shares down to 6,800 level amid economic uncertainties, rising debt

Meg Adonis 04/05/2024

MANILA — Philippine stocks stayed around the 6,800 level on Thursday due to investors grappling with more economic uncertainties, particularly the government’s rising debt. The Philippine Stock Exchange index or PSEi dropped by 0.54 percent, or 36.76…

Costly electricity expected until May as summer demand rises

Jordeene B. Lagare 04/01/2024

Electricity prices are expected to rise during the summer months in the Philippines due to increased demand, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (Iemop). Assistant manager Chris Warren Manalo said that the average…

Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla in Chinese auto market with $29,870 electric car

03/29/2024

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched a sporty electric car on Thursday with styling cues drawn from Porsche and priced below Tesla’s Model 3, highlighting the stiff competition from new entrants in an already crowded…

PH auto sales surge nearly 20% in February

Alden M. Monzon 03/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Auto vehicle sales in the Philippines increased by nearly 20% in February, mainly due to higher purchases of commercial vehicles like trucks. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines,…

PH sees decreased rice imports as local output rises

03/25/2024

Due to increased local production, the Philippines might buy less rice from abroad despite a slight rise in consumption caused by a weaker El Niño. According to a report by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural…

Recto vows no new taxes under Marcos term, eyes fiscal efficiency

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 03/25/2024

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto announced that there won’t be any new taxes for the rest of the Marcos administration. He emphasized the government’s focus on reducing unnecessary spending and enhancing revenue collection efficiency to improve its financial…

Creative economy contributes P1.72 trillion to GDP in 2023

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 03/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The local creative economy surged ahead in 2023, surpassing national output growth to reach a total value of P1.72 trillion. This sector not only generated more jobs but also made a significant contribution to…

Wholesale, retail trade among the top contributors to Cebu tri-cities’ economy

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Recently, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) published the results of the 2022 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA).  Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Mandaue City, are included in the top 10 list of the provinces…

For Nike, ‘it’s gotta be the shoes’ is a thing of the past

Reuters 03/22/2024

Nike has increasingly leaned on its iconic basketball shoes to boost sales, but as the sportswear giant bleeds market share to newer brands, some analysts and investors are wondering if that is a mistake. Shares of the…

DFA welcomes resumption of PH-EU free trade agreement talks

03/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday expressed its anticipation for continued coordination and dialogue towards a “comprehensive, balanced, and modern” Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA). The agency welcomed the restart of…

Cebu’s economy seen to grow with South African partnership

Pia Piquero 03/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu’s economy is expected to experience significant growth after a potential foreign business investor proposed a collaboration with the province. The South African Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshitenzhe, revealed the…

Rise of AI: Five business predictions in 2024

Zaza Soriano-Nicart 03/15/2024

Over the last decade, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) expanded steadily, though often unnoticed. Now, with generative AI tools becoming more accessible, people are becoming more aware of AI’s potential, and this trend is expected to…

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