Philippines’ unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent in May 2025

The Philippines’ unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent in May 2025, down from 4.1 percent in April and 4.1 percent a year ago, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The number of unemployed individuals in May stood at 2.03 million, …

Philippines’ foreign reserves hit $105.3 billion in June 2025

The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) rose in June 2025, driven by foreign currency deposits made by the national government with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and income from BSP investments. Preliminary data show that the GIR grew …

VinFast charging ports operator expands in Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines

HANOI -- V-GREEN, the company that runs charging stations for VinFast's electric cars and bikes, aims to expand its network in its home market of Vietnam more than sixfold to 1 million ports in three years, having recently expanded its presence in …

Philippines summons China envoy over sanctions vs Tolentino

The Department of Foreign Affairs has summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian "to convey the Philippines' concern over China's imposition of sanctions against former Senator Francis Tolentino," Malacañang said.

Philippines' jobless rate eases to 3.9 pct in May

MANILA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' unemployment rate in May 2025 eased to 3.9 percent, down from 4.1 percent in April 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which announced the figure on Tuesday. PSA Chief Dennis Mapa …

Philippines' manufacturing output rises in May

MANILA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Manufacturing output in the Philippines rose in May, according to data released Tuesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Based on preliminary results from the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries, the …

Philippines’ unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in May – PSA

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent in May, from 4.1 percent in the preceding month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. This means there were 2.03 million jobless individuals in May, down …

PHILIPPINES-PAMPANGA-WARTIME SEXUAL SLAVERY-SURVIVORS

(250708) -- MANILA, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Survivors of Filipina comfort women and descendants of Filipino-Chinese guerrilla fighters pose for a group photo in Mapanique of Candaba, Pampanga province, the Philippines, July 6, 2025. TO GO WITH " …

Cockfighting in the Philippines: By the numbers

Dark side: Disappearances and violence Cultural and social context Cockfighting is a centuries-old tradition and remains a popular pastime across all social classes in the Philippines. Matches are often held weekly, with millions of dollars wagered by …

Philippines raises $532mn from T-bond offer