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CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions.  The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief

INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Euromoney recognizes Metrobank as Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth Filipinos

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) remains the preferred bank for affluent Filipinos as it receives the Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth (UHNW) award at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2024......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Paolo defends Sara, but gets criticized over their silence on WPS issue

Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's defense of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, for her silence on the recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea drew more criticisms instead......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Caloocan defends turf vs previously unbeaten San Juan in Pilipinas Super League

For the Caloocan Supremos, there’s no place like home......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Steve Martin defends Jo Koy following horrid Golden Globes hosting

Comedian-actor Steve Martin is the latest high-profile individual to back Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy after the latter was criticized for his underwhelming hosting of the 2024 Golden Globes......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Megaworld Hits Record Financial Performance in 2023, Income up 26% to P19.4 Billion

Megaworld Corporation, the country’s premier township developer, achieved a landmark milestone in its financial performance for the year 2023 as its full-year net income surged by 26% to P19.4 billion. Its consolidated revenues, on the other hand, rose by 17% to P69.7 billion. Net income attributable to the parent company’s shareholders also jumped by 29% […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

SSS net income soars to all-time high of P83B in 2023

MANILA,  Philippines  —The Social Security System (SSS) posted a net income of P83.13 billion in 2023, exceeding by 62.8 percent its target  of P51.06 billion for the year and the highest attained so far by the state pension fund. Based on its unaudited financial statement, the SSS said the 2023 bottom line market a big jump.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group

“Eddie's daughter believed it was suicide, triggered by the non-stop threats against his father. Eddie often tells his family why the soldiers are harassing him despite being a barangay official and he knows nothing about the allegations and what the soldiers are looking for in the area." The post Village official found dead after ‘visit’ by soldiers – rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PhilHealth defends contribution rates

Defending its current contribution rates, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. yesterday said PhilHealth’s existing premium contribution rates are based on what is mandated by law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News12 hr. 0 min. ago

Cebu FC defends home turf, beats One Taguig 3-1 in PFL

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants found their way back into the winning column after defeating the One Taguig FC, 3-1, last Sunday, May 12, at their home pitch in the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex, here. The victory moved the Gentle Giants from sixth to fourth place in the current.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

BuCor defends Bilibid strip search

The Bureau of Corrections defended yesterday strip searches conducted by BuCor jail guards on the wives of political prisoners during their visit to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

PH vs Japan WBO title duel officially set in Tagbilaran on Tuesday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxer Regie “Filipino Suganob” will attempt to prove himself once again in front of his hometown crowd as he defends his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight title against a formidable opponent who has traveled all the way from Japan. Suganob of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable, will square.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Cebu pharmacist group defends pharmacist over viral prescription issue

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of pharmacists here came to the defense of their fellow pharmacist who got embroiled in a social media fiasco involving prescription drugs. The Cebu Pharmacists Association Inc. defended their colleague for refusing to sell prescription medications to a customer who failed to present any prescription slips, a video of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Jayson Vayson defends WBO AsPac title in lopsided win in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jayson “Striker” Vayson proved anew that Filipinos can beat Japanese boxers in their own backyard after successfully defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific light flyweight title in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, April 21. Vayson,who made his first title defense, defeated Japanese Takeru Inoue via unanimous decision in the fight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Marcos defends Sara

President Marcos yesterday defended Vice President Sara Duterte from criticisms that she has been silent on China’s aggressive acts in the South China Sea, saying discussing the maritime dispute is not among her roles in the government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Capitol defends plans to relocate in Balamban

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government defended its plans to relocate its seat of power to Balamban town in western Cebu amid criticisms following site redevelopment in the locality’s mountains. Furthermore, they assured the public, including environmentalists, claiming that the project would not ‘bring massive environmental damage in Cebu.’ The Capitol made this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

DENR defends LLDA on lake sharing

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources defended yesterday the decision of the Laguna Lake Development Authority to increase the share of commercial operators in Laguna de Bay, saying it was the local government units who recommended to President Marcos the modification in the sharing agreement as small fisherfolk could not meet the required supply of fish......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

SC defends judiciary from online abuse

“By merely having access to social media, private individuals could publish their thoughts without need of self-policing or adhering to the ethical standard required of the press......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

NFA defends sale of cheap rice; farmers slam ‘mafia’

The National Food Authority yesterday defended the sale of rice to some traders, saying the NFA is allowed to dispose of aging stocks amid the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024