Inflation rate safe amid rice import conundrums
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to stop rice imports during the
harvest season will have no effect on the inflation rate.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
Singapore to regulate bitcoin futures
HONG KONG – Singapore’s central bank said
it proposes to bring bitcoin and other similar cryptocurrency futures traded on
approved exchanges under its regulation in response...
Global Ferronickel signs supply deal with Chinese steel mill
MANILA – The Baosteel Resources International Co. Ltd., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of China’s largest steel manufacturer, has signed an agreement with
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI)...
Pag-IBIG Fund home loan payments reach P38.5B
PAG-IBIG Fund’s performing loans ratio climbed to an all-time high, its
top executives announced recently.
From January to September, the agency collected P38.56 billion, which is
12...
PCSO welcomes PAGCOR’s referral move
THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), known
for its charitable programs for the disadvantaged sectors in the society who
are in dire need of medical assistance,...
Over 400 campaigns compete for 2019 ARAW Values Awards
THE
Advertising Foundation of the Philippines received over 400 entries for the
upcoming 2019 ARAW Values Advertising Awards that the organization is holding
with key media partner...
2 Ilonggos win Wilcon Loyalty Rewards Promo
WILCON
DEPOT, the country’s leading home improvement and construction supply retailer,
held the raffle draw of its recently concluded promotion “Wilcon Loyalty
Rewards Promo” on Nov. 12.
As
Wilcon...
Suspension of rice importation can trigger inflation, says Pernia
MANILA– The country’s chief economist on Tuesday
cautioned against the proposed suspension of rice importation by some sectors
to address the issues faced by local farmers...
Asian airlines slash flights to Hong Kong as unrest escalates
SYDNEY –
Several Asian airlines have cut flights to Hong Kong over the coming weeks, an
industry scheduling publication showed, as anti-government protests in the city
grow...
Investors step up pressure on global energy watchdog over climate change
LONDON/BRUSSELS
– Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed
pressure on Monday from investors and scientists concerned about climate change
to overhaul...