According to recent reports, the combination of lower energy demand and increased hydropower generation has led to a noticeable dip in wholesale electricity prices. Read more »
Starting July 2025, banks in the Philippines began implementing a uniform 20% final withholding tax (FWT) on all interest income from bank deposits. Read more »
In a sweet step forward for the agriculture sector, Abuyog, Leyte is set to welcome a PHP6-million jackfruit processing center dedicated to the world’s sweetest jackfruit—the Eastern Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (EVIARC) variety. Read more »
The P20 rice program rolled out in Guimaras this week aims to make affordable rice accessible to more Filipino households. Read more »
The Philippine labor market continued to show signs of resilience as unemployment dipped in May 2025, with more Filipinos finding jobs across key sectors and subsectors. Read more »
P20 rice is now available in Bacoor, Cavite, following the launch of the government’s affordable rice initiative at the Zapote Public Market. Read more »
