The country’s manufacturing sector saw a deeper drop in producer prices in May 2025, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) recording an annual decline of 0.4 percent—quicker than April’s near-flat decrease of 0.001 percent. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the sharper decline was largely driven by a more pronounced slump in the manufacture…
The Department of Energy (DOE) is calling for stronger collaboration between the government and private sector to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy. Speaking at the launch of the Samal Solar Renewable Energy Project in Bataan on Tuesday, DOE Assistant Secretary Mylene Capongcol emphasized the urgency of increasing renewable energy’s (RE) share in the…
A game-changing moment is on the horizon for digital finance in the Philippines. Eight rural banks are set to pioneer SynerFi—an open payments platform developed by tech firm higala.ph—with 12 more banks joining before the end of the year. This bold move aims to bring modern financial tools closer to communities long underserved by traditional…
Sunshine, the emotionally charged drama anchored by Filipina actress Maris Racal, continues its meteoric rise on the global film circuit with two major wins at the 2025 Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) in Texas—cementing its reputation as a groundbreaking narrative that challenges conventions and ignites cultural conversation. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film received…
The skyline and business district of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said Wednesday (July 2, 2025) the Philippines is on track to achieve the upper-middle income status by the end of this year or in 2026. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) The Philippines is nearing a key economic milestone, with Finance…
Gilas Pilipinas Men will take on the Macau Black Bears in a highly anticipated exhibition match on July 28 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, serving both as a crucial warm-up and a send-off before the team departs for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The friendly clash offers Gilas valuable court time ahead…
Chinese Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen hits a return during her singles first round match against Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 1, 2025. Five top-10 seeds, including Zheng, crashed out of the first round in a day of upsets and soaring temperatures. (Xinhua/Li Ying) Five top-10…
Jessica Marie Agra (Contributed photo) Filipino padel standout Jessica Marie Agra is set for back-to-back international stints this July as she aims to boost her world ranking in the Federación Internacional de Pádel (FIP). Currently ranked No. 157 in the FIP women’s division—the highest among Filipino players—Agra departs for Chengdu, China on Thursday to compete…
Claren Quiño of Bukidnon rules the girl’s 7-10 division in the ICTSI Junior PGT Championship in Cagayan de Oro on Wednesday (July 2, 2025). She kept her composure despite the tough conditions at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club. (Contributed photo) Bukidnon’s rising golf prodigy Claren Quiño kept her composure under pressure to…
Alex Eala’s Wimbledon debut may have ended in defeat, but the Filipina tennis sensation walked off Centre Court with her head held high—grateful, inspired, and more determined than ever. Eala, just 20 years old and already a rising name in women’s tennis, took the fight to defending champion Barbora Krejčíková in a thrilling first-round match…