Davao City Tops PH Economic Growth Rankings for 2024
Davao City emerges as top 5 fastest-growing highly urbanized city with 7.9% growth, contributing ₱574.72B to national GDP. Discover Davao's economic surge.
Davao City emerges as top 5 fastest-growing highly urbanized city with 7.9% growth, contributing ₱574.72B to national GDP. Discover Davao's economic surge.
Major business organizations demand prosecution of officials involved in flood control mess to restore investor confidence and boost economic growth. Read the full story.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival attends the National Peace and Order Council meeting in Manila and a Smart Cities Conference in Japan, while monitoring an incoming weather disturbance for Cebu.
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Philippine economy shows resilience with 5% year-to-date growth despite global uncertainties. Economic Planning Secretary Balisacan cites strong fundamentals and reform momentum.
Japan unveils a massive 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to fight inflation and boost tech. How will this impact the global economy? Find out more.
Business leader Rene Romero urges Sta. Ana LGU to expand industrial zone from 22 to 200 hectares, creating jobs and boosting Pampanga's economy. Learn how this transforms local investment.
Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong condemns Japanese PM's Taiwan remarks as dangerous violation of one-China principle. Japan's UN Security Council bid faces opposition. Read full analysis.
Cebu embarks on transformative $3 billion mega development projects, creating new urban centers and thousands of jobs. Discover how these plans will reshape the island's future.
President Marcos appoints new economic officials to strengthen fiscal management and investor confidence, ensuring continued Philippine economic growth. Learn more about the changes.
Residents of Camotes Islands face economic hardship due to shipping monopolies that charge exorbitant fares. Discover how this affects local livelihoods and commerce.
Major Philippine business organizations express strong confidence in the country's economic foundations despite political uncertainty. Finance Secretary Recto assures fiscal consolidation is on track.
Discover how UNCLOS provides the Philippines with strong legal foundation in West Philippine Sea disputes. Learn about the 2016 Arbitral ruling and why international law matters for sovereignty.
Filipino boxer Pete Apolinar challenges unbeaten Japanese champion Kenji Fujita for the WBO Asia-Pacific featherweight title on December 6 in Tokyo. Can he break his Japan losing streak?
Davao Region's economy outperforms national average with 4% GDP growth. Discover how safety, discipline, and strategic investments fuel investor confidence and commercial expansion.
Chinese EV makers like BYD are entering Japan's auto market, unveiling new models at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Discover how this challenges domestic brands and accelerates electrification.
Explore the ancient To-ji Temple in Kyoto, a historic Buddhist site from 794 AD. Discover its pagoda, kodo, and kondo halls on a cultural journey through Japan's old capital.
Japan announces first visa fee hike in 48 years starting fiscal 2026. Current ¥3,000 fee rises to match other nations. Revenue to address overtourism. Learn more.
Davao's banking sector shows robust growth with double-digit lending expansion, signaling strong economic momentum and increased business confidence in the region.
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index crashes below the critical 6,000-point mark as weak economic growth and global uncertainties spark massive sell-offs. Discover what's driving the market downturn and what experts predict for the coming weeks.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority throws its support behind Pampanga's groundbreaking Sports Tourism Committee, aiming to transform the province into a premier sports and tourism destination.
Davao del Norte's construction industry emerges as the region's fastest-growing sector, recording an unprecedented 163% growth that signals robust economic development and infrastructure expansion in Southern Philippines.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas maintains policy rates as inflation remains manageable and economic growth shows positive momentum. Discover what this means for the Philippine economy.
Cebu's top business executives express growing frustration as recurring flood devastation disrupts operations and threatens economic stability, demanding urgent government action.
The Philippines is actively strengthening international trade relationships and diversifying economic partnerships in response to new US tariff regulations affecting various export sectors.
Cebu's business community faces widespread operational challenges as Typhoon Aghon batters the region, with MCCI calling for immediate government support to prevent economic paralysis.
Central Visayas records 2.6% inflation in October 2024, the highest rate outside NCR. Food and transport costs drive price increases across the region as economic pressures mount.
Davao del Sur experiences remarkable growth with population reaching 705,000 and GDP expanding by 4.9% in 2024, driven by agriculture and infrastructure development.
Cebu-based financial institutions project steady credit conditions in Q4 2024, with manageable NPL ratios and sustained business confidence despite global economic challenges.
Renowned economist Fernando 'Perry' Ferreria predicts continued expansion in Philippine manufacturing, driven by strong domestic demand and strategic government initiatives.