Traders talk in front of an electronic board displaying stock figures and currency exchange rates on the floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange in the Makati district of Manila, the Philippines. BLOOMBERG

Within-expectation January inflation backs PSEi, peso

THE stable month-on-month inflation rate in January supported investors’ sentiment on Wednesday’s trading, with both the local bourse and currency performing better than the...
Jobseekers queue up at a job fair inside a Caloocan City mall. Philippine Statistics Authority data showed that employed persons grew to 50.19 million in December 2024 from 49.54 million in November 2024. PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

PH closes 2024 with fewer jobless Pinoys at 1.63M in December

THE number of jobless Filipinos declined further in December last year — concluding 2024 with fewer unemployed individuals — amid the seasonal increase in...

THE PHILIPPINES DRAWS INFLUX OF GLOBAL LUXURY BRANDS TO RAPIDLY EXPANDING BRANDED RESIDENCES SECTOR

MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Despite spluttering international tourism arrivals, the Philippines is a diva on the branded residence stage in Asia, recording second place in the...
Under the witness of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas top officials, Palawan Group of Companies executives signed the contract to strengthen their support for the BSP Piso Caravan.

BSP and Palawan Group Team Up to Promote Responsible Currency Use with Piso Caravan

The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) collaborates with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to advance financial literacy and foster responsible currency management across the...

PCSO releases medical assistive devices, wheelchairs anew

By: Justin B. Santos/Jerwin P. Nohay, Photos by: Arnold T. Ramos Mandaluyong City - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over 50 units of...

PCSO Distributes 2,000 Charitimba, Grants educational assistance to students in Batangas

By: Mark Lester F. Tejada / Photos by: Edwin B. Lovino and Arnold T. Ramos Batangas, Philippines – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) successfully...
Puregold's Pusong Panalo Program will expand its support to more rural schools in 2025, demonstrating the company's commitment to social responsibility and community development.

Puregold to Empower More Schools through Pusong Panalo Program 2025 Initiatives

Puregold will continue to fulfill its commitment to elevating education, promoting sustainable development, and empowering rural communities this 2025 through its Pusong Panalo Program. Following...
Rice varieties sell between P46 and P57 per kilogram at a retail store in Pavia, Iloilo on Feb. 4, 2025. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Inflation steady at 2.9% in January

HEADLINE inflation settled at 2.9 percent in January, unchanged from December 2024 as lower rice prices helped offset the increase in other food items. In...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is still pushing for free or zero transfer fees for digital bank transactions. PHOTO COURTESY OF FINTECH NEWS PHILIPPINES

BSP mulls OTP removal, zero transfer fee

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering the removal of one-time password (OTP) for digital bank transactions, an official said. BSP Deputy Governor Elmore...
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E-business one-stop shops eyed for a hundred more LGUs in 2025

THE head of the government’s anti-red tape body said they are targeting to have a hundred local government units (LGUs) establish their own fully-functional...