Remittances grow at slower 2.7 Percent pace in January
Personal remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) grew by only 2.7 percent to $3.15 billion in January from $3.07 billion in the same month last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)......»»
Further improvement in Philippines external position seen
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees a further improvement in the country’s external payments position this year due to a likely higher balance of payments (BOP) surplus and a narrower current account (CA) deficit......»»
Financial system resources up 9 percent in January
The total resources of the country’s financial system continued to breach the P30-trillion level, rising by almost nine percent as of end-January, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed......»»
592 agrarian beneficiaries receive e-titles during BPSF launch in Leyte
A total of 592 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from 21 Leyte towns and a city received their individual land titles as the Marcos administration launched simultaneously on Saturday, September 23, the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in four provinces in the country......»»
Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills was allowed to construct and operate despite an investigation that started way back in 2018. Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado on Thursday, March 14, 2024, urged the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).....»»
Mac Tallo hopes for better things with MPBL return
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Time to move on. Cebuano hotshot Mac Tallo is hoping for better things with the Abra Weavers in his return to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The talented point guard signed with the Weavers late February, but didn’t make an announcement until earlier this week. For Tallo, it’s a new.....»»
Pamunuan ng resort sa Chocolate Hills, nagsalita na sa isyu
NAGLABAS na ng official statement ang pamunuan ng kontrobersyal na resort sa Chocolate Hills na Captain’s Peak Resort matapos itong mag-trending sa pambabatikos ng netizens. Marami kasi ang hindi nagustuhan ang pagpapatayo ng resort sa paanan ng isa sa mga kinikilalang tourist attraction sa Pilipinas at idineklara rin na National Geological Monument and Protected Area.....»»
Cone bares all-out support for Indonesia-bound Brownlee
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone was delighted at the news that naturalized player Justin Brownlee will be playing as an import in the Indonesian Basketball League for the next couple of months......»»
Climate shocks on inflation can last up to 4 years – BSP
Climate-related inflation shocks may be felt for up to four years, causing a pronounced hike in headline inflation, a study by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Research Academy showed......»»
BSP tightens crackdown vs money counterfeiters
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has intensified its anti-counterfeiting operations, leading to the confiscation of more than P35 million worth of fake banknotes since 2010......»»
Bank assets grow 10 percent to P24.8 trillion
Philippine banks’ assets grew by 10.3 percent to P24.81 trillion in January from the P22.49 trillion recorded a year ago, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,.....»»
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines FDI net inflows decline 6.6 pct in 2023
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 6.6 percent in 2023, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the FDI net inflows reached 826 million U.S. dollars last December, bringing the yearly total amount to 8.9 billion dollars in 2023, compared to 9.5 billion dollars in net inflows recorded in.....»»
Ben& Ben matapos maka-jamming si Ed Sheeran: ‘Beyond our wildest dreams!’
PARA sa OPM band na Ben&Ben, higit pa sa isang pangarap na natupad ang makasama sa isang stage ang sikat na international singer na si Ed Sheeran. Noong March 9 nang magkaroon ng concert sa Pilipinas ang sikat na popstar at naka-jamming niya mismo ang Ben&Ben. Ginawan nila ng rendition ang hit song na “Maybe.....»»
Philippines FDI net inflows decline 6.6 pct in 2023
MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines declined year-on-year by 6.6 percent in 2023, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the FDI net inflows reached 826 million U.S. dollars last December, bringing the yearly total amount to 8.9 billion dollars in 2023, compared to 9.5 billion dollars in net inflows recorded in.....»»
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival nakipagtambal sa MOWELFUND sa pagsuporta sa mga pelikulang Kwentong Panalo
MASAYANG inanunsyo ng Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival ang pakikipagtambal nito sa Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc. (MOWELFUND). Layunin ng kolaborasyon na ibida ang industriya ng pelikula sa Pilipinas lalo na ang mga bagong filmmaker, at ang mga kuwentong itinatampok ang buhay at kultura sa Pilipinas. Itinatag noong 1974, ang MOWELFUND ay isang non-stock at non-profit na organisasyon na nakapokus sa ….....»»
Tracy Perez, Miss World PH org kay Gwendolyne: ‘You’re still our winner!’
KAHIT maagang natapos ang Miss World journey, winner pa rin para sa Pilipinas ang ating pambato na si Gwendolyne Fournio. Magugunita na hindi na siya nakapasok sa Top 40 quarter-finals, pero in fairness, ipinakita ni Gwendolyne na binigyan niya ng magandang laban ang 112 na mga naggagandahang kandidata ng 71st edition ng international pageant. Ang.....»»
Heart pasabog bilang GLAM Malaysia cover girl: I style according to my mood
PATULOY ang pamamayagpag ng Kapuso star na si Heart Evangelista sa international fashion scene bitbit pa rin siyempre ang bandera ng Pilipinas. Pagkatapos ng viral na pagrampa niya sa Paris Fashion Week, ang latest pasabog naman ni Heart ay ang pagiging cover girl ng GLAM Malaysia kung saan bumandera nga ang iba’t iba niyang paandar.....»»
CinePanalo Filmfest, MOWELFUND sanib-pwersa para sa pelikulang Pilipino
IBINANDERA ng CinePanalo Film Festival ang pakikipagtulungan nito sa Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc. o MOWELFUND. Layunin ng kolaborasyong ito na ibida ang industriya ng pelikula sa Pilipinas, partikular na ang mga bagong filmmaker, at ang mga kwentong itinatampok ang buhay at kultura sa Pilipinas. Itinatag noong 1974, ang MOWELFUND ay isang non-stock at non-profit.....»»
Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszkova ng Czech Republic pak na pak sa Q& A
NANGHINAYANG ang Pinoy pageant fans sa sinapit ni Gwendolyne Fourniol sa katatapos lang na 2024 Miss World pageant na ginanap kagabi sa Mumbai, India. Hindi man lang kasi nakapasok sa Top 40 ang bet ng Pilipinas kaya parang tinamad nang manood sa naganap na grand coronation ang mga kababayan natin all over the world. Marami.....»»