Agriculture remains the cornerstone of food security, employment, and economic growth in the Philippines. It is among the country’s three main economic sectors, accounting for 8.6% of the country’s gross domestic product and employing 23.2% of the total labor force

While income affects saving, low income shouldn't hinder future preparationWith rising living costs, saving is tough for many Filipinos, especially minimum wage earners. Waiting for a higher income to save makes it harder to develop the habit. While income affects

United States one-dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington in this Nov. 14, 2014 file photo. Dollar reserves stood at $108.5 billion as of end-November, the Philippine central bank said.

Inflation picked up to 2.5% in November, from 2.3% in October, as food prices rose. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely continue its rate-cutting cycle despite the slight uptick in November inflation, analysts said.However, risks

A woman withdraws money at the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of the Banco de Oro (BDO) Unibank, Inc. building in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 23, 2016. — REUTERSTHE COMBINED ASSETS and loans of the Philippines’ biggest banks rose