PUVMP consolidation rate reaches 81% – LTFRB
An 81 percent consolidation rate for jeepneys has been achieved under the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board......»»
Peso weakness could prompt rate hike anew – IMF
Inflationary pressures stemming from currency depreciation may become a reason for Asian central banks, including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, to tighten monetary policy once again, the International Monetary Fund said......»»
PH Inflation Expected to Range Between 3.5% to 4.3% in April: BSP
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Tuesday that the inflation rate could be at 3.5% to 4.3%. BSP said in a Facebook post that this upward trend is caused by the increasing prices of essential goods and gasoline prices, as well as the depreciation of the peso. “The BSP projects April 2024 inflation to […].....»»
BSP projects April 2024 inflation between 3.5% to 4.3%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expected that the country's inflation rate for April 2024 will fall within the range of 3.5% to 4.3%......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
‘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)......»»
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......»»
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......»»
San Miguel board approves P20-B bond issuance
San Miguel disclosed that its board of directors has approved a P20 billion issuance of fixed-rate Peso-denominated bonds......»»