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Inflation ticks up to 3.8% in April - The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines: Inflation slightly accelerated last month due to increases in key food items, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Tuesday. For three consecutive months, inflation picked up 3.8 percent in April from March's 3.7 percent but was lower than the 6.6 percent recorded in the same month last year. It is well within the estimate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the month at 3.5- to.....»»
GOCC dividends surge to P88.6B - The Manila Times
DIVIDEND remittances from state-owned firms have ballooned to almost P89 billion just a little over four months into 2024, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Monday. The government was said to have collected P88.6 billion from 47 government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) as of May 6, 11 times higher than the P8 billion recorded during the same period last year. "These dividends form a major source of n.....»»
From heartbreak to joy: A mother’s journey through a miscarriage
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Almost two years ago, a young mother bravely shared her miscarriage story in the hopes of helping mothers like her recover from the setback. For this year’s Mother’s Day celebration on May 12, 2024, the same mother tells her story of recovery and journey to motherhood after giving birth to her second baby—.....»»
Jerald Napoles and Kim Molina focus on individual careers, investments
Long-time partners Jerald Napoles and Kim Molina are at the stage in their lives where they are focusing on their individual careers and investments, and at the same time, planning their future together......»»
Petron earnings grow 16 percent to P3.9 billion in Q1
The net income of Petron Corp. went up by 16 percent to P3.93 billion in the first quarter from P3.4 billion in the same quarter last year on the back of higher sales volume......»»
Chinabank profit jumps 18 percent to P5.9 billion
The earnings of China Banking Corp. grew by 18 percent to P5.9 billion in the first quarter from P5 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by sustained expansion of its core business......»»
Daniel Padilla is booked and busy
Never mind the online noise. Fresh from his trending birthday party last weekend, we got a hold of Daniel Padilla at the same venue where he had his big birthday bash in Tanauan, Batangas......»»
Non-banks’ domestic claims up by 15 percent in Q4
The domestic claims of non-bank financial institutions increased by 15 percent to P9.05 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from P7.87 trillion in the same quarter in 2022, based on a survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)......»»
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady
The US Federal Reserve decided to keep rates the same for the sixth straight time, and more importantly, gave no indication as to when it might “pivot” and begin to cut interest rates......»»
Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’
Jeepney drivers and operators group Piston said that those who refuse to join the unjust public transport modernization program are being "designated as illegal, or colorum, by the very same government entrusted to safeguard the rights of the working class." The post Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Petro Gazz, Choco Mucho target finals berth-clinching wins
In the next few days, the Premier Volleyball League's skies will have the same two teams that have been dominating it recently — the Petro Gazz Angels and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans......»»
UnionBank income plummets in Q1
Union Bank of the Philippines booked a net income of P2 billion in the first quarter, down by 41.2 percent from the same period a year ago, as the bank continued to allocate resources toward its takeover of the retail banking business of global banking giant Citi in the Philippines......»»
Metrobank profit rises by 14 percent to P12 billion in Q1
Earnings of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. went up by 14 percent to P12.1 billion in the first quarter from P10.6 billion in the same quarter last year, largely due to the consistent growth of its lending portfolio, better operational efficiencies as well as stable asset quality......»»
China a ‘15th country observer’ at Balikatan
Aside from the 14 countries officially tasked to observe the conduct of the ongoing Balikatan Exercises, the Philippines says a 15th country – although uninvited – is doing the same task with just as much or possibly with more vigor and enthusiasm – China......»»
Meralco powers core income higher by 11 percent to P10.1 billion in Q1
Pangilinan-led power firm Manila Electric Co. reported a consolidated core net income of P10.1 billion in the first quarter, up by 11 percent from P9 billion in the same period last year......»»
‘Secret Ingredient’ ni Julia siguradong pakikiligin, patatakamin ang fans
MAPAPANOOD na ang inaabangang Asian drama na “Secret Ingredient” na pinagbibidahan ni Julia Barretto kasama ang Korean star na si Sang Heon Lee at Indonesian actor na si Nicholas Saputra! Nako, tiyak na kikiligin ang fans and at the same time ay matatakam dahil bukod sa love story, itatampok din ang mga pagkain ng iba’t-ibang.....»»
Rein Entertainment’s Philip King makes dual directorial debut with ‘Elevator,’ ‘G! LU’
It’s not something you see every day: a director with two movies playing in theaters at the same time. Philip King, from Rein Entertainment, is doing just that. He just made his feature film directorial debut with “Elevator,” a romantic comedy with Paulo Avelino and Kylie Verzosa, and “G! LU,” a summer flick starring Ruru Madrid, Derrick Monasterio, and David Licauco......»»
DILG: Crime rate lower under President Marcos compared to Duterte
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a lower crime rate during the first 21 months of the Marcos administration compared to the same period under former President Rodrigo Duterte......»»
Ice naiiyak kapag sumasagot ng ‘marital status’ sa mga dokumento
UMAASA pa rin ang OPM icon na si Ice Seguerra na mabibigyan ng equal rights ang mga magdyowa mula sa LGBTQIA+ community ng tulad sa heterosexual couples. Hanggang ngayon ay very positive pa rin ang pananaw ng singer-songwriter pagdating sa pakikipaglaban sa mga karapatan ng mga same-sex couples sa Pilipinas. Malaking isyu ito para kay.....»»
Ecozone investments slip by 9% in 4 months
Total investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority reached nearly P30 billion in the first four months of 2024, a nine percent decline from P33.094 billion worth of projects cleared in the same period last year......»»