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Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Filinvest cleared to sell P10 billion fixed bonds

Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. received yesterday its permit to sell up to P10 billion in fixed bonds consisting of a base offer of P7 billion and an oversubscription option of P3 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the BARMM passed

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) —  The bill creating 32 single-member parliamentary districts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was passed Wednesday night by a vote of 47  in favor, one against and three abstentions. Parliamentary Bill 267,  introduced on December 18, 2023 by the Government of the Day and signed […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Ex-New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Bids Farewell in Letter

Title: Bill Belichick Thanks Patriots Fans for Unwavering Support in Full-Page Ad Word Count: 305 Boston, MA – Former New England Patriots head coach, Bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

What Could Happen if Bill Belichick Becomes the Cowboys Coach?

Title: Bill Belichick’s Departure from Patriots Sparks Speculation and Controversy Word Count: 389 In a surprising turn of events in the football world, Bill Belichick,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

T-bill rates ease ahead of Fed meet

Rates for the government’s short-term securities eased for the second straight week ahead of the monetary policy decision of the US Federal Reserve......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

T-bill rates ease as demand swells

Demand for the government’s short-term securities rose to its highest level in three months, with rates slightly going down even after inflation quickened anew in February......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

T-bill rates rise on inflation recoil

The rates for the government’s short-term securities picked up across the board as the market expects inflation to have snapped four straight months of easing......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

T-bill rates climb ahead of BSP meet

The government upsized its sale of short-term securities yesterday to P17 billion, even after rates picked up ahead of the policy decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this week......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Rates for the government short-term securities rose across the board in reference to the secondary market after the US Federal Reserve ruled out monetary policy easing anytime soon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Demand went down while rates increased for short-term securities, but the government sustained its full award streak and raised P15 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

The government has cut its two consecutive weeks of increased borrowing from local investors, returning within the regular program for short-term debts as rates went up across the board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Power rates down by P0.37/kWh for Feb-Mar billing

High on love but low on power rates! Valentine’s Day for residential consumers of Visayan Electric is expected to be sweeter as electricity rates for the billing month of February-March will be P0.37/kWh lower compared to last month. This decrease, bringing the total rate down from last month’s P11.62/kWh to P11.25/kWh, is attributed to lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 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

Inflation rises 3.4% in February, ending 4-month decline

The country's inflation rate gained momentum in February 2024 as the costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages surged, ending a four-month decline......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Alcover pushes for agricultural scholarships amid student decline

Alcover pushes for agricultural scholarships amid student decline.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

DA moving to prevent decline in onion farmgate price

Efforts are now being done to prevent the further decline in the farmgate price of onions as farmers are forced to sell their produce at about P20 per kilo, Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel De Mesa said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023

The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024