NBI, professional-hospital associations rally behind PhilHealth’s drive
MANILA – The anti-fraud campaign launched by Dr. Roy Ferrer, acting president of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is gaining momentum bolstered by...
Fitch keeps PH’s ‘BBB’ credit rating with ‘stable’ outlook
MANILA – Fitch Ratings on May 31 said it kept its "BBB" with a "stable" outlook score for the Philippines, citing robust economic growth...
BSP urges public to be on lookout for fake banknotes
MANILA – Monetary authorities called on the public to be wary of counterfeit banknotes, urging them to become familiar with the various security features...
BSP sees jeep fare hike in Visayas increasing inflation
MANILA – Higher jeepney fare in the Visayas, as well as upticks on selected food items are seen as risks to the May inflation,...
Iloilo posed to be leading BPO expansion hub outside Manila
MANILA – Iloilo City offices continue to attract major occupants such as call centers and legal transcription service providers, with Colliers seeing offices in...
Fast-tracked infra projects to reduce regional income gaps
MANILA – The government is fast-tracking the implementation of infrastructure projects to boost regional growth and reduce the widening gaps across the regions, the...
Inflation likely at 2.8 to 3.6% in May, says BSP think tank
MANILA – Inflation likely settled within the 2.8 to 3.6 percent range in May, following lower rice and oil prices, a Bangko Sentral ng...
House approves bill creating trust fund for coconut farmers
MANILA – The House of Representatives recently approved a measure that seeks to establish a trust fund to be used exclusively for coconut farmers...
Nomura: Another interest rate cut possible if inflation further cools
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut benchmark interest rates again in June if inflation eases further, an economist from Nomura...
Problematic anti-‘endo’ bill will turn off investors – ECOP
MANILA – The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on Wednesday said some wordings in the Congress-approved measure ending contractualization, or “endo” need to...