SEIPI sees flat export growth in ’25
The country’s electronic product exports account for 55% of its total exports in January to September 2024. — REUTERSBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterPHILIPPINE EXPORTS of semiconductor and electronic products are likely to be flat in 2025 amid a slump
Marcos signs law on RCEF extension
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed three laws, including Republic Act No. 12078 which extends the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund for six years, at a ceremony in Malacañang, Dec. 9. — YUMMIE DINGDING / PPA POOLBy John Victor D.
Inflation likely to settle within target this year
Crowds flock to Divisoria to look for bargains ahead of the holiday season. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORPHILIPPINE headline inflation is expected to settle within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) 2-4% target band this year despite the slight uptick in
PHL ranks second-most attractive emerging market for RE investment
A wind turbine is seen in an onshore wind farm. — REUTERSBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES ranked as the second-most attractive emerging market for renewable energy (RE) investment, according to the 2024 Climatescope report by BloombergNEF.The Philippines climbed two
ERC approves Meralco’s RE power supply deals
RENEWABLE ENERGY is expected to account for 22% of Meralco’s supply portfolio by 2030. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE ENERGY REGULATORY Commission (ERC) has approved Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) power supply agreements (PSAs), enabling the power distributor to meet its renewable