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Nobel Prize winners in Economics & the Philippines

By BREAKTHROUGH | By Elfren S. Cruz | 6 hours ago

The Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences is one of the most prestigious international recognitions given to individuals who have significantly advanced the understanding of economic problems and their solutions.

Opinion

Soco wants master plan for North Cebu ecozone

By Jonnavie Villa | 7 days ago

Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco is seeking a comprehensive master plan for the proposed North Cebu Economic Zone (NCEZ) to draw investors, encourage industrial growth and generate more jobs in the northern...

Cebu News

Pax Silica: The long road ahead

By Marianne Go | 11 days ago

This US-led effort on artificial intelligence and supply chain security aims to advance a new economic security consensus among its allies and trusted partners.

Business

Philippines tourism makes stride as global ranking climbs

By Andrew Ronquillo | 14 days ago

The Philippines was named the seventh-fastest improving economy in global tourism after climbing eight places to 57th out...

Business

Visayas power alerts test whether grid can keep up with growth

By Ehda M. Dagooc | September 16, 2026 - 12:00am

The Visayas is becoming a test of whether the Philippines can build an electricity system capable of supporting economic growth, as Cebu businesses demand more reliable and competitively priced power while the government...

Freeman Cebu Business

More economic pain coming

By Marianne Go | September 14, 2026 - 12:00am

It has already been six months and counting, and worse — the US-Iran conflict appears to be escalating.

Business

Sarangani area designated special economic zone

By Helen Flores | September 12, 2026 - 12:00am

President Marcos has designated an area in Maasim, Sarangani as a special economic zone.

Nation

Pilipinas nakalighot gikan sa top 10 nga kinaiwitan sa PISA

September 9, 2026 - 12:00am

Sa unang higayon, nakuha sa Pilipinas ang pinakataas niining PISA scores sukad nga niapil kini sa maong assessment niadtong tuig 2018, ug mas paspas ang paglambo sa mga tinun-ang Pilipino sa pagbasa kun itandi sa...

Banat Balita

Fitch sees slower Philippines fiscal consolidation

By Aubrey Rose Inosante | August 24, 2026 - 12:00am

The Philippines may take a slower fiscal consolidation path as sluggish economic growth complicates the country’s ability...

Business

Japan’s R&I maintains Philippines credit rating

By Keisha Ta-Asan | August 22, 2026 - 12:00am

Japan-based Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has affirmed the Philippines’ A- credit rating with a stable...

Business