BSP leaves interest rates unchanged
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas opted to keep interest rates unchanged at a near 17-year high for the fourth straight meeting yesterday, following the inflation uptick in March and as monetary authorities continue to be vigilant against upside risks......»»
Remolona sees 5.9 percent GDP this year
The Philippine economy is likely to grow at a faster pace this year, but it would still be below the government’s goal of six to seven percent as rate hikes continue to constrict demand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»
Philippines to lead growth in ASEAN+3
The Philippines is expected to post the fastest economic growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 this year and the next, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office......»»
SEC to ban Binance app
The Securities and Exchange Commission is working to ban the Binance app following recent efforts to block its website and other web pages in the country......»»
Government to issue guidelines for faster mining permits
The government is expected to issue the guidelines for streamlining the processing of mining permits within the year......»»
NFA fails to meet palay procurement target in February
The National Food Authority continues to struggle in beefing up its rice buffer stock as its buying price remains uncompetitive against private traders, worsened by lesser harvest in February......»»
DoubleDragon unit Hotel101 Global readies US listing
Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd., the Singapore-headquartered subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., has firmed up its planned listing in the United States through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company JVSPAC Acquisition Corp......»»
T-bills, T-bonds rates up after inflation uptick
Yields for the government’s short and long-term securities picked up across the board after inflation accelerated for the second straight month......»»
NGCP ready to expand CNP project
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is eyeing further developments to improve power supply amid a projected increase of demand the following years after the completion of a backbone project in the Visayas......»»
The truth in the case of false returns
For too long a time, there existed two opposing views in the interpretation of Section 222(a) of the Tax Code......»»
Dalit ning Mikakalukung Aldo (Song of the Scorching Sun)
Dalit ning Mikakalukung Aldo (Song of the Scorching Sun).....»»
The hidden agenda
The hidden agenda.....»»
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Longtime pollster Pulse Asia wanted to find out what Filipinos think or feel about Charter change. It asked 1,200 respondents last March 6-10, 2024. The 1,200 were a cross-section of adult Filipinos......»»
Killer earthquakes: How to be saved
Almost miraculously, a strong earthquake that hit Taiwan a few days ago has minimal number of casualties. Official reports claim that at least nine people were killed, though hundreds were injured as an aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude tremor......»»
Saving Kabugao the Philippine Eagle
A composite team from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, local governments of Apayao and Kabugao, the non-profit Philippine Eagle Foundation and concerned citizens nursed a critically endangered Philippine Eagle back to health after the eagle was rescued from a farmer in Barangay Bulu of Kabugao town in Apayao province last March 19......»»
Of PPP codes and elevator rides
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio “Arsi” Balisacan, a marathoner, can run long distances, say a 42-kilometer marathon for hours on end. He has done it many times, in the Philippines and beyond......»»
Subsistence
The inflation rate for March was higher than expected......»»
EDITORIAL - Valor in the WPS
The country marks Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor today in the shadow of continuing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea......»»
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Longtime pollster Pulse Asia wanted to find out what Filipinos think or feel about Charter change. It asked 1,200 respondents last March 6-10, 2024. The 1,200 were a cross-section of adult Filipinos......»»
Killer earthquakes: How to be saved
Almost miraculously, a strong earthquake that hit Taiwan a few days ago has minimal number of casualties. Official reports claim that at least nine people were killed, though hundreds were injured as an aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude tremor......»»