Rape, murder, iba pang krimen sumadsad – Malacañang
Ibinida ng Presidential Communications Office (PCO) ang pagbaba umano ng crime rate sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. kumpara sa datos na naitala noong hindi pa ito nakaupo sa Malacañang. The post Rape, murder, iba pang krimen sumadsad – Malacañang first appeared on Abante......»»
‘BSP ready to mitigate excessive peso volatility’
Monetary authorities are ready to mitigate any “unnecessary movement” and “excessive volatility” in the foreign exchange market as the peso sank to fresh 17-month lows against the dollar, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»
SMC to finish SLEX upgrade by December
San Miguel Corp. has committed to finish the expansion of the South Luzon Expressway in time for the holidays in December as it announced a progress rate of 70 percent as of yesterday......»»
CAR logs 96.7% employment rate, services top job generator
CAR logs 96.7% employment rate, services top job generator.....»»
MPTC prefers term extension over toll hike
To recover investments on toll road improvements, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. is leaning toward getting its concession agreements expanded instead of burdening motorists with rate hikes......»»
NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»
SMC eyes P20 billion fixed bond offer
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. targets to offer in June fixed-rate bonds in a bid to raise P20 billion......»»
Doctors accepting gifts from drug firms may lose license – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Doctors who have been proven to accept gifts from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for prescribing certain products may face suspension or revocation of their licenses, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. According to DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, the DOH is investigating allegations of the scheme and.....»»
From the Newsrooms: April 7 to 20, 2024
"IT'S COMPLICATED." The two words were all President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had to say about his relationship with the Duterte family. The president and his predecessor however were ready to exchange barbs about various issues, but most prominently, about the "gentleman's agreement" between Rodrigo Duterte and Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). News picked up every sign of the deepening rift that has cracked Te.....»»
‘Provincial board OK’d salary of Eastern Samar contract workers’
The salary of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) employees in Eastern Samar was in accordance with the rate approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan based on the provincial government’s budgetary capacity, according to Gov. Ben Evardone......»»
Fuel surcharge kept at year-high level
rTavelers will pay the same level of fuel surcharge for flight bookings in May, as the government is extending the current rate for a third consecutive month......»»
Maybe no Fed rate cuts in FY24?
A recent CNBC article captured the growing concern that the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut – the infamous “pivot” – might not happen until “at least September”, and discusses a few analysts (including those from Bank of America) who have said that there is “real risk” that the first cut might not even come until March 2025......»»
DSWD-Davao posts 68% ECT completion rate
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reported a completion rate of approximately 68 percent for distributing Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) to residents of Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental affected by the Shear Line and Low-Pressure Area (LPA)......»»
Chinese nabbed for P3 million bribe try in Taguig gun raid
A Chinese man was arrested for allegedly offering P3 million to police officers in exchange for releasing him and another Chinese earlier arrested during a raid on a townhouse in Taguig on April 14......»»
Understanding ‘chismis’ and why people do it
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Gossips. Here in the Philippines, it is considered one of our favorite pastimes. According to a study by the Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, gossip is simply an exchange of personal information. If you go around the streets of Cebu, you will find yourself looking at a group of people standing along.....»»
Cebu Province inflation rate soared in March 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province inflation rate rose in March as Cebuanos continue to grapple with rising prices of goods and commodities, the latest inflation report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu showed. On Wednesday, April 17, PSA Cebu Chief Statistical Specialist Melchor Bautista presented the inflation report in Cebu Province for March.....»»
Stocks sink on rising geopolitical tensions
The stock market took its deepest plunge for the year as concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions overseas and delayed rate cuts at home prevailed......»»
It’s complicated
At the rate relations have been going downhill between the Marcos and Duterte clans, the current administration should be hoping that it won’t be replaced by one led by another Duterte......»»
3 suspected militants killed in southern Philippine clash
MANILA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have killed three alleged members of Dawlah Islamiya (DI), an Islamic militant group, during a clash in the southern Philippines, the military said Monday. The military said a soldier was wounded in the 20-minute fighting that broke out on Saturday in a town in Lanao del Norte province. "The enemies were forced to withdraw and escape amid the exchange of gunf.....»»
As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law
“Farmers and consumers are demanding the strengthening of the rice industry as a solution to the perennial rice inflation, now nearing an all-time high rate that is expected to continue until July." The post As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»