PH unemployment worsens, 2.06M jobless in April

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 06/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s jobless rate climbed to 4.1 percent in April, making it the worst unemployment figure recorded in the last three months. There were 2.06 million unemployed Filipinos in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority…

Marcos to review economic impact of proposed P200 daily wage hike

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 06/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will “look into the economic implications” of the proposed measure seeking to increase the minimum wage earners’ salaries by P200 per day, according to Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire…

Cebu City ranks 470th in global ‘best cities to live’ list – report

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City has been ranked 470th among the world’s best cities to live in for 2025, according to a new report from UK-based consulting firm Oxford Economics. The city landed just behind Nanchang,…

Visayan Electric wins Bronze at Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards 2025

06/05/2025

Visayan Electric, the country’s second-largest electric distribution utility, won the Bronze Award for Leaders for Sustainability and Corporate Purpose in the Care for the Environment category at the Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards 2025 for its Cebu A-Park…

SM harnesses business ecosystem to support an evolving job market

06/03/2025

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group, is harnessing the strength of its diverse business ecosystem to help bridge the country’s skills gap and prepare the workforce for the demands of a…

Unlock Growth at CDM, Cebu’s next prime business district

JS Bee B. Galgo 06/02/2025

Land development is in full swing at CDM, the 58-hectare master-planned estate rising in the heart of South Road Properties (SRP).     Recently, the estate unveiled a new viewing deck, offering investors an elevated vantage point…

Why energy stability is crucial for Cebu’s booming tourism sector

By Morexette Marie B. Erram, Carlo Lorenciana 06/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the beach just minutes from the airport, Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island—site of the historic clash between chieftain Lapulapu and Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan—has earned its title as the “Historic Resort City.”…

SM Investments Q1 net income rises 9% to PHP20 billion  

05/29/2025

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) posted a consolidated net income of PHP20.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9% increase from PHP18.4 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated revenues for the January…

Accounting tops most in-demand jobs in PH this year

Alden M. Monzon - @inquirerdotnet 05/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Accounting was the most in-demand job specialization in the country so far this year, representing about 12 percent of total listings on one of the Philippines’ leading employment platforms. Data from the Jobstreet by…

PH sees surge in summer visits from Asia-Pacific tourists

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad - @inquirerdotnet 05/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, known worldwide for its beaches and scenic sunsets, is becoming a more popular summer destination among its neighbors in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report by Mastercard Economics Institute. In…

How did Japan’s rice crisis get this far?

05/25/2025

TOKYO — Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped sticky Japonica grain. It is still a staple even though total consumption has fallen over the decades. But since last…

PH contact center’s revenues poised to hit $39.9B in 2025

Alden M. Monzon - @inquirerdotnet 05/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ contact center industry is projected to grow by 5 percent to 7 percent this year. This would push revenues to at least $39.9 billion and signal continued strength in the country’s flagship…

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