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Tax break for 2-wheeled EVs gains ground in Congress

Giving tax breaks for two-wheeled electric vehicles is getting more support from Congress, as a bill aiming for their inclusion in the list of vehicles benefiting from tariff reduction has been filed in the House of Representatives......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

4th mode of Cha-cha

In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Rice sufficiency possible in 2028 – NIA official

The Philippines can achieve rice sufficiency in 2028 as palay production is expected to go up this year despite the El Niño weather phenomenon, according to the National Irrigation Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

CHED approves 20th public medical school

The Commission on Higher Education has approved the establishment of the first state medical school open to all kinds of enrollees in the Eastern Visayas region. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Banks reap P92 billion profit in 3 months

Philippine banks turned more profitable in the first quarter, reaping almost three percent higher earnings to P92 billion due to higher net interest income. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Meralco expects higher generation charge this month

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. said indications point to a higher generation charge this month as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts with several power plants are either offline or running at a reduced capacity......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

PCSO sees higher earnings if illegal gambling curbed

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) could have remitted higher dividends to the government had the authorities been successful in neutralizing illegal gambling operations in the country. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Banks see higher loan demand in Q2

Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Reissued T-bonds fetch higher rates

The reissuance of the government’s long-term securities fetched higher rates amid expectation of faster inflation in March that likely breached the target of the central bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to delayed shipments, higher shipping costs

The closure of the Port of Baltimore in the US following the collapse of the Baltimore key bridge is expected to lead to shipment delays and higher shipping costs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Online booking fare slightly higher: Dcott

DURING the AFP-PNP-ISpeak press conference on Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Aisa Usop, the manager of Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott), said that the fare for online booking is slightly higher than traditional fares, prompting inquiries from passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

LRT-2 operator expects higher revenue this year

The Light Rail Transit Authority is tracking a path to higher revenue this year as ridership is expected to rise further......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Government fully awards P30 billion T-bonds at higher rates

The government secured P30 billion in long-term securities yesterday but at slightly higher rates after inflation picked up and ended four months of easing......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

‘Higher NAIA passenger fees loom upon private takeover’

Filipinos should brace for higher passenger service charges of as much as 95 percent at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when its management goes to the hands of a private group......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines

The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

‘Higher interest rates are here to stay’

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to hold on to higher rates for a little longer, moving in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve and the rest of the central banks globally......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Banks expect higher consumer, corporate loan demand in Q1

Despite the higher for longer interest rate scenario, Philippine banks still expect a stronger loan demand from companies and households in the first quarter of the year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024