The scholarship advantage: Why these empowered students strived for a scholarship
While many paths can lead to success, pursuing a college degree opens various doors, especially for those from modest financial backgrounds. A degree not...
LPG prices up for 3rd straight month
CONSUMERS were greeted with higher prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in September.
In separate advisories, Petron and Solane-branded LPG products increased prices by P0.55...
BSP sees slower inflation in August
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees inflation slowing in August back to within the government’s target range.
In its month-ahead inflation forecast, the BSP...
E-visa, VAT refund for tourists to back PH as Asia’s shopping hub
IT IS “never too late” for the Philippines to become the shopping hub in Asia if the government will fully implement an electronic visa...
Energy-saving program needs P10B more
AN ENERGY saving program that seeks to cut government agencies’ monthly power and fuel consumption would require additional funding of about P10 billion to...
Switzerland targets Filipino tourists to boost off season arrivals
THE Swiss government is increasing its marketing effort to capture the Filipino market as part of its strategy to boost stays and inbound arrivals...
PH office space occupancy 3rd highest globally in H1 – consultancy firm
PHILIPPINE office space occupancy averaged 80% in the first half of the year, the third-highest in the globe mainly due to the growth of...
BSP says contract with nat’l ID supplier subject of arbitration
THE Bangko Sentral ng PIlipinas (BSP) yesterday, August 30, said its contract with AllCard Incorporated (ACI), the supplier of national IDs, is the subject...
Retailers await ‘Jose Mari Chan’, see uptick in sales as ‘ber’ months approach
THE Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) is excited for the so-called “ber” months beginning next week which unofficially signals the start of the Christmas season...
BingoPlus in Kadayawan Festival, celebrating the rich and colorful culture of Davao
BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, has once again amped up the fun and entertainment for Filipinos with a special appearance at...