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The paradoxes of life

Have you ever heard of the term “The Double Negative Paradox?” One day, a linguistics professor said during a lecture, “In English, a double negative forms a positive......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Power rates expected to rise because of El Niño

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 January)—Expect possible increasing power rates throughout the year amid the anticipated El Niño phenomenon in the country, an official from the Department of Energy (DOE)-Mindanao said. Engr. Darwin P. Galang, DOE-Mindanao senior science research specialist, said the anticipated increasing power rates can be possibly El Niño-related, with 26 percent of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Higher power rates in Baguio, Benguet this month

Electricity bills in this city and Benguet will increase this month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Moody’s, Fitch research arms see rate cuts in 2nd half

The research units of the Moody’s and Fitch Group expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to cut rates in the second half , reversing a tightening cycle that saw key policy rates rise by 450 basis points......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

FDI inflow registers 2-month high in January

The inflow of foreign direct investments soared by 89.9 percent to hit a two-month high in January, as easing inflation boosted investor confidence in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

BSP: Inflation likely eased further in January

Headline inflation likely slowed further for the fourth straight month in January, ranging between 2.8 and 3.6 percent, after easing to a 22-month low of 3.9 percent in December, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Meralco power rates slightly up this month

Rates of Manila Electric Co. are up slightly at the start of 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Power rates slightly inch up in January — Meralco

Meralco said that it will have a slight increase in power rates by P0.0846 per kiloWatt-hour (kWh) which brings the overall rate for a household to P11.3430 per kWh this month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Meralco power rates down this month

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. has estimated a lower generation charge this month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

US Lawmakers Should Protect Vaccination Mandates, Sex Ed in Schools

Cervical cancer should be almost nonexistent, as it's one of the most treatable and preventable cancers. However, women in the United States are still dying at alarming rates.In 2009, the US Congress established January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a public health campaign to educate people who have a cervix about how to take care of it. This includes noticing signs of cervical cancer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

T-bill rates rise across the board

Rates for the government’s short-term securities went up across the board as investors expect that policy easing here and abroad will likely be pushed further down the road......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

BSP keeps rates unchanged; inflation still global problem

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas elected to keep interest rates steady after the PSA inflation data for March showed that inflation quickened here to 3.7% (increased for the third straight month)......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

PAGCOR cuts e-game rates to encourage more investments

State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will reduce remittance rates for online and on-site betting platforms by next month in a bid to encourage more investments in the gambling sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Meralco rates up in March billing

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has increased electricity rates this March by P0.0229 per kilowatt-hour, marking the third increase this year. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

German manufacturing hits four-month low - S& P Global

Factory activity has dropped further than expected by economists, signaling a sharp downturn in the economy, data shows German manufacturing activity dropped well below expectations in February, indicating an accelerated rate of economic downturn, the latest data compiled by S&P Global has revealed.   .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Inflation likely eased below 3 percent in January

Economists believe inflation further eased for the fourth straight month in January, with some convinced that the rise in consumer prices slowed to below three percent for the first time in more than three years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DCWD to implement 20% rate increase starting February

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)—The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has implemented a 20-percent increase in its rates effective this month, an official announced on Monday. Speaking during Kapehan sa Dabaw, DCWD spokesperson JC Duhaylungsod said that the water rate adjustment would be reflected in the bills of the consumers next month. She said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Domestic trade expected to improve this year

Domestic trade is seen improving this year on expectations of strong economic activity and continued slowdown in inflation, according to economists......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Police: Beware of online ‘love scams’ this love month

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities here are reminding the public to not be swayed by sweet words and fake promises and end up as victims of “love scams” especially this love month On the second day of the month of February, Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations of the Cebu City Police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

T-bills upsized to P17 billion on lower rates

The government upsized its short-term securities to P17 billion as rates slipped across the board ahead of the inflation data release later this week......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024