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Q3 PH farm output slumps by hefty 5%

MANILA, Philippines — The sharp drop in palay and corn output due to weather disturbances and high input costs pulled down the country’s total farm production in the third quarter by a hefty 5 percent

Inquirer 55m ago

PH jobless rate inched up to 5.4% in Sept

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ unemployment rate rose modestly in September as job creation failed to keep pace with the growing labor force, pointing to mixed conditions in the country’s labo

Inquirer 57m ago

Poll: Q3 GDP seen accelerating to 2.8% as spending picks up

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy could snap a four-quarter streak of slowing growth in the third quarter on the back of improving government spending and resilient exports, though the expa

Inquirer 59m ago

PH banks remain resilient despite rise in NPLs, says BSP

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks remained in good shape in the first half of the year despite a rise in bad loans, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) citing strong earnings, ample liquid

Inquirer 1h ago

Deutsche Bank raises 2026 PH inflation forecast to 5.9%

MANILA, Philippines — German lender Deutsche Bank raised its full-year inflation forecast for the Philippines to 5.9 percent following the faster-than-expected October consumer price jump, though it m

Inquirer 1h ago

As operational technology security matures, PH firms must address emerging risks

MANILA, Philippines — Operational technology (OT) systems keep critical industrial processes, equipment, and infrastructure running. As organizations in the Philippines continue to digitize their oper

Inquirer 1h ago

Robinsons Land sustains momentum with P13.4-B profit

MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) increased its consolidated net income by 11 percent to P13.4 billion in the January to September period, following the steady growth across its busines

Inquirer 1h ago

Converge earnings slipped to P8.1B at end-September

MANILA, Philppines — Converge ICT Solutions Inc. saw its bottom line dip in the first three quarters of 2026, as rising costs offset modest revenue gains fueled by its booming enterprise business. On

Inquirer 1h ago

Nickel mining, power bolster DMCI Holdings’ 9-mo result

MANILA, Philippines — DMCI Holdings Inc. posted a 28-percent rise in profit during the first nine months of 2026, with its businesses driving higher earnings, particularly power and nickel mining. The

Inquirer 1h ago

D&L Industries posts stronger Jan-Sept bottom line

MANILA, Philippines — D&L Industries Inc., a listed specialty food ingredients and oleochemicals producer, is well on track for double-digit income growth this year after its diversified business

Inquirer 1h ago

Temu joins Philippine fight vs counterfeiting

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has agreed to cooperate with the Philippines’ campaign to rid online marketplaces of counterfeit goods. Temu signed a memorandum of understanding

Inquirer 1h ago

CSWDO: Children priority in disaster preparedness and emergencies

Davao City CSWDO sets up child-friendly spaces and psychological first aid during emergencies for National Children's Month.

SunStar 1h ago

More organic farmers sought

Davao Cagro encourages farmers to obtain organic certification as it plans a permanent organic center at Rizal Park.

SunStar 1h ago

DSWD-Davao warns inflation fuels child labor

DSWD-Davao withdraws 85 children from child labor in 2026, warning that rising prices and inflation threaten progress.

SunStar 1h ago

LCF launches 2027 Davao Convention for resilient Mindanao

League of Corporate Foundations launches its 2027 Davao Convention to build disaster resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

SunStar 1h ago

DCWD assures Davao of water supply amid El Niño

DCWD assures sufficient water supply for Davao City during El Niño, relying on 688,000 cubic meters of available reserves.

SunStar 1h ago

OVP confirms Sara’s travel to Hongkong from Nov. 6-8

VP Sara Duterte travels to Hong Kong for FilCom events ahead of the resumption of her Senate impeachment trial.

SunStar 1h ago

Pates: The healthier option

Karlo Paolo R. Pates reflects on healthy eating, affordable nutrition, and the societal barriers to accessible wellness.

SunStar 2h ago

PBA: Converge reaches first semifinals after ousting Rain or Shine

SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Converge secured its first-ever PBA semifinal appearance after finishing off Rain or Shine, 120-109, in Game 4 of their 2026 G

Inquirer 3h ago

Lotto results for Nov. 6, 2026

Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Check these out....Keep on reading: Lotto results for Nov. 6, 2026

Inquirer 3h ago

Alex Eala outlasts Antonia Ruzic to reach Hong Kong Open semifinals

LIVE: Alex Eala vs Antonia Ruzic – Hong Kong Open quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala survived another grueling battle in the 2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open, beating Antonia Ruzic of Croatia

Inquirer 3h ago

Fire hits mall in Makati City Friday evening

MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out at a commercial establishment inside the Makati Central Square along Chino Roces Avenue in Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City, on Friday evening, Nov. 6. The blaze

Inquirer 3h ago

LTFRB approves permits for 20 buses to augment LRT-2 services

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved special permits for 20 buses to serve two routes between Antipolo City, Rizal, and Metro Manila as p

Inquirer 3h ago

Kapunan: Defense's ‘I don’t know’ alibi makes VP Duterte look ‘dumb’

MANILA, Philippines — Should the defense panel for the impeachment trial insist that Vice President Sara Duterte was unaware of the documents bearing her signature, it would only prove that the countr

Inquirer 4h ago

NCAA: Allen Liwag focuses on fitting in as he returns to Benilde

MANILA, Philippines—After a lengthy absence, reigning NCAA MVP Allen Liwag finally returned to action for College of St. Benilde on Friday at San Juan Arena. Despite his comeback, though, the Blazers

Inquirer 4h ago

Malaysia-tagged green sea turtle rescued in Bohol

TAGBILARAN CITY — A female green sea turtle tagged in Sabah, Malaysia, was rescued after it was found struggling to return to the sea off Pangangan Island in Calape town, Bohol, on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Inquirer 4h ago

Baguio robbery cases jump 78.6% as index crimes slightly rise

BAGUIO CITY—The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) recorded a 2.1-percent increase in index crimes from January 1 to October 25, 2026, with robbery and motorcycle carnapping among the offenses that incr

Inquirer 4h ago

Solar for whom? What Philippines can learn from Pakistan’s rooftop boom

As rooftop solar begins to catch on in the Philippines, Pakistan shows why the country must make sure the boom reaches more Filipinos without leaving the power grid struggling to keep up

Rappler 8h ago

A nuclear reactor inside Pax Silica? DOE says it’s an option

Beyond the nuclear question, critics warn that a Pax Silica deal should be studied well to prevent any exploitative arrangements reminiscent of the Philippines’ colonial past

Rappler 9h ago

Here’s why persons with disabilities must register under new ID system

The National Council on Disability Affairs targets to register all 2.9 million persons with disabilities under the unified ID system by December 2027, before phasing out the old cards possibly by 2030

Rappler 9h ago

TikTok’s Filipino Content Creator of the Year on succeeding online: Find your niche

TikTok Philippines’ Content Creator of the Year, Philip Hernandez, popularly known as Davao Conyo, told aspiring online content…

BusinessWorld 10h ago

DoST invests P887 million to boost PHL’s creative industry, shrink trade deficit in creative goods

The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) has invested P887 million in at least 76 projects as of…

BusinessWorld 10h ago

VMB Deer Placenta+ inks deal with 25th Miss Earth 2026 competition

A landmark collaboration celebrating beauty, wellness, excellence, and environmental awareness V My Beauty Marketingg Incorporated, through its premium…

BusinessWorld 10h ago

Federal Land’s MET Live Mall at Met Park Pasay lights up the holidays

MET Live brings the community together for a three-day holiday destination experience filled with entertainment, local creators and…

BusinessWorld 10h ago

Bojie Dy, the unexciting Speaker whom Marcos can count on

Rappler takes an inside look into the speakership of Bojie Dy, and paints a picture of a man who holds the country's fourth top job yet contends with the limits of his power

Rappler 10h ago

Korean Cultural Center opens interactive exhibition on culinary heritage

The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has opened an interactive exhibition showcasing Korean culinary traditions, inviting…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

SEC and GCash renew partnership to intensify campaign against financial cybercrime

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and finance superapp GCash have renewed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

Democrats’ election win spooks AI investors, hammering stocks

WASHINGTON — Democrats’ sweeping midterm election victory unleashed a rout of tech stocks on Thursday, with investors worried…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

Farm output down 5% in Q3 as El Niño sets in

Agricultural and fisheries output declined 5% by value year-on-year in the third quarter, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

Hontiveros pushes media literacy amid rising school violence

A lawmaker said on Thursday that media and information literacy (MIL) can help protect students against online threats…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

FACT CHECK: Marcos not impeached, replaced by Sara Duterte

There is no vacancy in the presidency, nor is there any ruling or order from the Supreme Court that impeaches President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., allowing Vice President Sara Duterte to replace him

Rappler 11h ago

California governor to grant clemency to all 548 death row inmates in state

LOS ANGELES — California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday he will commute the death sentences of all…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

Pope Leo starts South America ‘homecoming’ tour a month after lung surgery

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo leaves on Friday for an ambitious 12-day trip across South America expected to…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

Indonesia names fourth senior police officer as wiretapping suspect amid deepening political rifts

JAKARTA — Indonesian police have named a fourth senior officer as a suspect in the alleged wiretapping of…

BusinessWorld 11h ago

Filipino parents favor evidence-based social media rules for children

Filipino parents favor evidence-based policies and consultation with children and families on social media restrictions, as child rights…

BusinessWorld 12h ago

North Korea’s army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

SEOUL — North Korea rewards its top hackers, tasked with heists like the Binance crypto hack that netted…

BusinessWorld 12h ago

Philippines faces stagflation threat, says S&P

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is facing potential stagflation as economic growth remains weak while inflation…

BusinessWorld 13h ago

Philippine manufacturing output picks up in September

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter Factory output grew at a faster pace in September, driven by…

BusinessWorld 13h ago

Endeavor Catalyst closes oversubscribed $320-million Fund V

Endeavor Catalyst has closed its oversubscribed $320-million Fund V, bringing the venture capital firm’s assets under management (AUM)…

BusinessWorld 13h ago

Philippines Q2 GDP revised upward to 2.4% 

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter The Philippine economy grew slightly faster than initially reported in the…

BusinessWorld 16h ago

What is ueno bank and how did it trigger Paraguay’s political crisis?

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday after the collapse of ueno, a prominent commercial bank with ties…

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Agriculture Q3 output down 5% led by crops, fisheries

Agricultural production declined 5% year-on-year in the third quarter due to the weak performance of crops and fisheries,…

BusinessWorld 16h ago

QSI’s Construction Cost Guidebook earns Highly Commended Research recognition at RICS Southeast Asia Awards 2026

Philippine quantity surveying firm marks third straight year of RICS regional recognition Quantity Solutions, Inc. (QSI) was named…

BusinessWorld 16h ago

Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

LONDON — Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and star of several Hollywood movies,…

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Tropical Depression may enter PAR amid easterlies, northeast monsoon— PAGASA

A tropical depression is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Monday, while easterlies and…

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Paraguay’s Peña resigns as bank collapse triggers political crisis

ASUNCION — Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday after the collapse of digital lender ueno triggered a…

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Philippine unemployment rises as labor force expands

By Erika Mae P. Sinaking  Unemployment rose in September as more Filipinos entered the labor force, even as employment…

BusinessWorld 17h ago

90 million displaced people at risk from climate threats, UN refugee agency says

GENEVA — Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries increasingly exposed to climate-related droughts, floods…

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy

WASHINGTON — The Republican Party’s staggering losses at the ballot box this week have left President Donald Trump…

BusinessWorld 17h ago

Gibo: Filipinos will know those defending China’s false narratives

Those defending China and advancing Beijing’s false narratives for the sake of convenience will be made known to the Filipino people, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said yesterday.

Philstar 3h ago

Ex-BARMM lawmaker no-show at PDEA probe

Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang dodged a summons for him to appear on Thursday before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), which sought to question him over

Philstar 3h ago

Nurse shortage could reach 250,000 by 2030 – CHED

The shortage of nurses could reach 250,000 by 2030 if current figures of 127,000 to 190,000 nurse deficit in 2025 continue, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Shirley Agrupis said yeste

Philstar 3h ago

VP’s SALN, AMLC records formally admitted into evidence

The Senate impeachment court has formally admitted into evidence the statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records of Vice President Sara Dute

Philstar 3h ago

Socmed affecting public perception of VP impeachment

Public opinion of the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is largely affected by information being shared on social media, a political scientist said.

Philstar 3h ago

Make Christmas goods affordable, President Marcos tells execs

President Marcos has ordered government officials to make basic commodities affordable this Christmas season, while urging public institutions to keep holiday parties simple as the country prepares fo

Philstar 3h ago

Prosecution seeks protection for 55 witnesses in Duterte trial

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally requested judges to provide protective measures to 55 witnesses involved in the crimes against humanity case against former presid

Philstar 3h ago

NCRPO warns vs illegal water connections amid El Niño threat

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has ordered a crackdown on illegal water connections in Metro Manila, warning that unscrupulous groups are exploiting residents’ need for water

Philstar 3h ago

Palace wants deeper probe on Romualdez’s jail ‘assistant’

Malacañang wants a thorough investigation on alleged special treatment for President Marcos’ cousin and former speaker Martin Romualdez after a jail warden admitted that the lawmaker has

Philstar 3h ago

VP Sara leaves for Hong Kong

Vice President Sara Duterte left for Hong Kong yesterday where she is expected to stay until Nov. 8, a day before her defense team starts to present evidence in the ongoing impeachment trial against h

Philstar 3h ago

Alex Eala outlasts Croatian rival to reach Hong Kong Open semifinals

'It was a roller coaster for sure and an incredible battle,' says Alex Eala after winning a quarterfinal heart-stopper to march to the last four in Hong Kong

Rappler 3h ago

Angelina Jolie to speak at ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Manila

Jolie will visit Manila alongside Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, whom she had worked with in 2017 for the film 'First They Killed My Father'

Rappler 4h ago

NBI ‘hopes’ Dela Rosa arrested by year-end | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Bato dela Rosa, Sara Duterte trial, Alex Eala

Rappler 5h ago

Supreme Court upholds law extending terms of barangay, SK officials

The same law also schedules the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections for November 2028

Rappler 8h ago

Rappler Talk: The nerds watching the national budget

Rappler reporter Patrick Cruz sits down with People's Budget Coalition co-convenor Ken Abante to unpack their findings on the proposed 2027 national budget, from more than P1 trillion in potential red

Rappler 9h ago

Inflation surges to near 4-year high in October

HEADLINE INFLATION quickened to the fastest pace in nearly four years in October as high energy costs spilled over to transport, utilities, and restaurant services, the Philippine Statistics Authority

BusinessWorld 1d ago

Poll: Q3 GDP growth likely slowed to 2.7%

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY likely grew at a slower pace year on year in the third quarter amid elevated inflation, weak household consumption and sluggish investment, economists said.

BusinessWorld 1d ago

Philippine bank lending jumps 11.4% in September

PHILIPPINE BANK LENDING growth picked up to a four-month high in September as demand for credit from businesses and consumers remained resilient, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed

BusinessWorld 1d ago

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