Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte

No insertions in 2020 nat’l budget – Villafuerte

MANILA – There was no insertion in the proposed P4.1-trillion 2020 national budget, which was withdrawn from the House of Representatives’ plenary for being premature last week. Deputy...
A woman crosses a street in the Central business district in Hong Kong, China Aug. 22, 2019. China plans to provide more support for its economy, including investing in infrastructure projects and regional development, while maintaining a prudent monetary policy. REUTERS

China plans more support for economy

BEIJING - China plans to provide more support for its economy, including investing in infrastructure projects and regional development, while maintaining a prudent monetary policy with “reasonably”...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon calls 1PACMAN party-list Rep. Mikee Romero’s accusations as “misplaced and baseless.” IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

Drilon slams underperforming ‘Build, Build, Build’

MANILA – Opposition senator Franklin Drilon has slammed the economic managers for the terrible performance of the administration’s “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program. During the Senate hearing...
Cooking demo by Petron Gasul user Chef Ernest Reynoso Gala (right).

Petron Gasul showcases at 2019 WOFEX

Sakto, Sulit and Safe – the 3S guarantees of Petron Gasul were showcased at the 2019 World Food Expo (WOFEX) held last August 7-10 at the...

SHARP “KALYESERYE VIDEOKE CHALLENGE”

Recognizing Filipinos’ love for singing, Sharp Philippines conducted their first-ever “Kalyeserye Videoke Challenge.” Hitting the streets of San Marcelino in the City of Manila, every Juan...

Wilcon awards Toyota Fortuner to Win Your Dream Ride promo winners

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer, continues to give its valued customers more reasons to shop. With the recently concluded Wilcon Win...

Complete ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects by 2022 – Duterte

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said he wanted major government projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program finished before his term ends with Sangley Point International Airport...

SSS maternity benefit claims up by 15% to 180K in H1

The state-run Social Security System (SSS) granted over 180,000 maternity benefit claims in the first six months of 2019, a 15 percent increase as compared to...
The main stocks gauge rose 1.10 percent, or 86.85 points, to 7,979.66 points and the Philippine peso traded between 52.18 and 52.04, bringing the average to 52.129 Friday last week. BANGKOK POST

Stocks, peso end week up on US-China trade news

MANILA – Investors’ appetite remained Friday and allowed both the Philippine Stock Exchange index and the peso to end the week higher. The main stocks gauge rose 1.10...
A worker welds automobile parts at a workshop manufacturing automobile accessories in Huaibei, Anhui province, China June. 28, 2019. REUTERS

China’s factory activity shrinks for fourth month

BEIJING – Factory activity in China shrank in August for the fourth month in a row as the United States ramped up trade pressure and domestic...