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BSP makes fresh notes, coins amid ‘aguinaldo’ season

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is producing fresh coins and bills this holiday season. The central bank yesterday said there is a stronger demand...
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6 Things You Should Look for in Your First Credit Card Provider

For many, getting a credit card marks an important step toward greater financial flexibility. When used responsibly, a credit card can do a lot...
November 2024 inflation rate fell within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ forecast range of 2.2% to 3%, citing increased prices of vegetables, fish, and meat due to unfavorable weather conditions, among others. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

‘Target consistent’ inflation seen until 2026

INFLATION could settle within the 2 to 4 percent target range of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) this year until 2026 barring any...
Workers display 20-kilo packs of rice costing PHP29 per kilogram inside the Bureau of Animal and Industry Kadiwa Store on Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. The Department of Agriculture on Monday (Dec. 9) said the amendment to the Rice Tariffication Law would trim rice prices in local markets and boosts agricultural productivity. PNA PHOTO BY BEN BRIONES

Increased investments under amended RTL to be felt in a year

THE effects of the increased investments in the rice sector under Republic Act (RA) 12078, or the Agricultural Tariffication Act, may be felt in...
“By working together to address cross-border taxation issues, we aim to promote greater trade, investment, and development opportunities,” says Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. DOF PHOTO

PH, Laos hold 1st round of negotiation for double taxation deal

THE Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), conducted the first round of negotiations for its Double...
The Philippine peso depreciated on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, closing at 58.01 to a dollar from last week's 57.735. PNA PHOTO

Shares down, peso weakens

PHILIPPINE shares fell below the 6,700 level, while the peso weakened on the first trading day of the week. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi)...
Fuel companies will increase prices per liter of gasoline by P0.40 and reduce prices of diesel by P0.50 and kerosene by P0.75 today, Dec. 10, 2024. Photo shows a gasoline station attendant serving a customer at Patron gas station in Mali-ao, Pavia, Iloilo on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Gasoline pump prices up for third straight week

FUEL retailers are set to implement mixed adjustments on pump prices this week, with those of gasoline set to be hiked for the third...
Nelson Guevarra buys affordable rice at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo pop-up store at the Antique capitol grounds. PNA PHOTO BY ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY

P36-P38 per kilo rice at Kadiwa stalls in January 2025 – DA

FOLLOWING the rollout of the Rice-for-All program, which offers rice at a lower price of P40 per kilo, the Department of Agriculture (DA) plans...
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PH, Chile launch formal talks for trade, investments deal

THE Philippines and Chile will soon start negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is set to be the country’s bilateral first...

BOI certifies P74-B RE projects for green lane treatment

THE Board of Investments (BOI) endorsed two renewable energy (RE) projects of worth P73.9 billion for green lane treatment in the national and local...