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RCBC the best PH bank by network uptime, and UBP ranks at the bottom

Brankas, a Singapore-based fintech software and services provider, published its first annual ASEAN Bank Stability Report to measure the network uptime performance of ASEAN-region banks, and RCBC finished in the top spot among banks in the Philippines with an uptime of 98.3% (31 hours total downtime) including a stretch of seven months with zero downtime events......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

‘Philippine banks to ride wave of robust economic growth’

The projected robust economic growth this year could shape up into a better year for Philippine banks, S&P Global Ratings said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 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

More groups to establish Islamic banks in Philippines

More groups are looking at establishing Islamic banks in the Philippines as the first branch of the new banking classification is expected to open soon, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

BSP pursues reforms to modernize banks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pursuing policy reforms to modernize Philippine banks and ensure a sustainable, digital and inclusive banking future......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

NCRPO to deploy 22,000 cops for SONA

More than 22,000 police officers will be deployed to secure the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos in July, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

‘One More Chance’: Differences, similarities between movie and musical

Did “One More Chance, The Musical” live up to the expectations set by the blockbuster movie? The stage play adaptation of ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.’s “One More Chance” was faithful to the original movie in terms of the storyline, dialogues, themes and the characters involved......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

First Filipino domestic helpers to arrive this summer- ministry

The South Korean government on Friday announced its plans to bring in 100 Filipino household helpers in July and deploy them as early as August. The Ministry of Employment and Labor said that discussions with the Philippine side on the plan for a pil.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Police to offer free rides in case of transport strike next week

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In the event of a transport strike next week, the different police units in Central Visayas will deploy some of their vehicles to offer free rides to the public. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7), however warned that they will only be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Tera kakaibang singer-songwriter

ISANG songwriter-singer at dancer si Tera na ini-launch at ipinakilala sa press kamakailan  ng Merlion Events Production Inc. at Tyronne Escalante Artist Management (TEAM). Inawit at sinayaw ni Tera (Earth sa Latin) kasaliw ng music video ang kanyang latest single na Higher Dosage na isang alternative pop single na ang “dark” themes dahil tungkol ito sa […] The post Tera kakaibang singer-songwriter appeared first on Pinoy Parazzi......»»

Category: newsSource:  pinoyparazziRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

What could the PSE change to get retail investors more excited about the PSE?

I thought it would be interesting to see if any overarching themes were present, and then provide some of the comments that were representative of that theme......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

What ‘Miss Saigon’ songs are on your playlist?

Aside from the universal themes embedded in the narrative and recognizable characters, musicals are a hit because of their well-crafted songs......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Denin Sy goes mellow and melancholic in latest single

Filipinos have a penchant for songs about love and romance. Singers and songwriters, as a response, explore with fondness such themes in different music genres......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Denin Sy goes mellow and melancholic in latest single

Filipinos have a penchant for songs about love and romance. Singers and songwriters, as a response, explore with fondness such themes in different music genres......»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

11,300 cops deployed for Holy Week, summer

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) would deploy over 11,300 police officers in Metro Manila as early as March 25 to ensure public safety during the Holy Week and the rest of summer, an official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

PNP to deploy 34,000 cops for Lent, summer

As thousands are expected to take advantage of the Holy Week and summer break to go on vacations, the Philippine National Police said security measures would be intensified to ensure public safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

QCPD to deploy ‘green cops’

Litterbugs beware: a group of police officers will patrol the streets of Quezon City and run after violators of environmental laws......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

3 Army battalions to guard plebiscite for creation of 8 Bangsamoro towns

The Philippine Army will deploy three battalions of soldiers to help ensure a peaceful conduct of the April 13,2024 plebiscite for the creation of eight municipalities covering 63 Bangsamoro barangays in different towns in Cotabato province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

‘Succession’ producer explores dangers of power and toxic love in dark comedy ‘The Regime’

“The Regime,” a forthcoming HBO series produced by Will Tracy of “Succession” fame, is a dark comedy delving into themes of power, authoritarianism, and toxic relationships......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024