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DSWD warns 4Ps benes anew vs loan sharks, cash card pawning
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program‘s (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO), reminded all 4Ps beneficiaries to stop engaging with loan sharks or pawning their cash cards. “Nag-iispot check kami during the family development sessions na dapat dala nila [4Ps beneficiaries] ang ATM, dahil bawal yun. They […].....»»
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......»»
Banks’ bad loans ratio highest in 8 months
The share of bad loans to the banking sector’s total loan book went up to an eight-month high in January, snapping two straight months of decline, as borrowers felt the pinch of elevated interest rates......»»
Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year
The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
Banks’ NPL ratio eases to 3.41 percent in November
The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book slipped to 3.41 percent in November 2023 after rising to a five-month high of 3.44 percent a month earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Of houses that sugar built
When I saw the title of the book, “Houses that Sugar Built: An Intimate Portrait of Philippine Ancestral Homes” by Gina Consing McAdam and Siobhán Doran (Oro Editions, 2023), I knew it was a book I had to buy......»»
A life story that’s straight out of a movie
In the book 2X: Life After Kidnapping, architect and feng shui master Ka Kuen Chua tells a blow-by- blow account of his ordeal in the hands of his tormentors. Published by Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc., Kaisa Heritage Foundation, Inc., and Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order (MRPO), the 167-page, 28-chapter book is a captivating read. Ka Kuen, a former head of the anti-crime group MRPO, was a victim of kidnapping for ransom not just once but twice......»»
The Wolf Returns: Big Bad Wolf Strikes Cebu City with Crazy Wolf Sale!
Big Bad Wolf, the world’s biggest book sale, is back to take Cebu by storm once again! This highly anticipated comeback is scheduled to take place at SM Seaside City Cebu from April 26 to May 5, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Bringing along its collection of books, book enthusiasts in the […].....»»
NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in.....»»
LIFE’ by Pope Francis
In a book that was newly released, Pope Francis tells the story of his life for the first time. Fittingly, the title of the book is “LIFE: My Story through History” published by Harper Collins, Italia, 2024......»»
Mindanao Book Fair 2024 set March 13-15
PRESS RELEASE: Mindanao Book Fair 2024 is set from March 13 to 15 at Arrupe Hall at Ateneo de Davao University.....»»
It’s a book sail! Floating book fair Doulos Hope is sailing around the PH
Ready to embark on your reading journey? Here's what to expect from the international floating library that's heading to Manila, Batangas, and La Union!.....»»
A SOJOURNER’S VIEW: BOOK REVIEW: MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing
BOOK REVIEW:MAGDARAGAT, An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian WritingEdited by: Teodoro Alcuitas, C.E, Gatchalian &, Patria RiveraPublished by: Cormorant Books, Inc., Toronto, Canada2023 CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 20 February) – Considering that the Filipinos reside in an archipelago constituted by at least 7,000 islands, it is safe to conclude that a big percentage of the population are […].....»»
Nonfiction book publishing is dominated by men. A new prize hopes to help change that
Nonfiction book publishing is dominated by men. A new prize hopes to help change that.....»»
Mindanao Book Fair back in Davao
Mindanao Book Fair back in Davao.....»»
Manila International Book Fair 2024 set for September
The Manila International Book Fair will be holding its 2024 edition from September 11 to 15......»»
Chef Tatung Sarthou shares Pochero recipe from Simpol Dishkarte book
A NUMBER of recipes, most of them classic Filipino dishes, appear in Chef Myke ‘Tatung’ Sarthou’sa newly launched book, ‘Simple Dishkarte.’.....»»
Landbank eyes digital expansion
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is targeting to reduce over-the-counter transactions as it moves to expand its digital services for customers......»»
Landbank, BOC streamline payment system
The Bureau of Customs and the Land Bank of the Philippines have teamed up to facilitate a digital payment scheme for various customs processes......»»
DoF considering IPOs for LandBank, DBP
The Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of Finance, under new Secretary Ralph Recto, is “exploring amendments to the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines”, which Mr. Recto said could include “their possible public listing, to broaden the local capital market.”.....»»