Coins deposited into the coin deposit machines were credited to customers’ e-wallets or exchanged for shopping vouchers. PHOTO COURTESY OF MONEYMAX.PH

Over P87.4M coins deposited through coin deposit machines

NEARLY P90 million worth of coins have been deposited through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) coin deposit machines (CoDMs). Since its launch on June...
The Port of Currimao in Ilocos Norte, shown in this undated photo, is one of the nine ports initially identified by the Department of Energy and the Asian Development Bank for redevelopment to cater the requirements of upcoming offshore wind projects. PNA PHOTO BY LEILANIE ADRIANO

DOE eyes 9 ports for wind energy dev’t

THE Department of Energy (DOE) is looking to redevelop nine ports scattered across the country to serve as integration ports that will house materials...

DTI appeals for funds for ‘strike force’ vs hoarders, scammers

THE Department of Trade and Industry said its P300-million program to create a "strike force" to combat hoarders, unscrupulous traders and scammers has yet...
Outstanding universal and commercial bank loans, net of reverse repurchase placements, expanded by 0.6 percent in August 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

Bank lending, domestic liquidity up in August

BANK lending grew 7.2 percent in August compared to the same month last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said yesterday. "On a month-on-month...
The Department of Transportation says only legitimately sourced beep cards will be honored at any rail station acceptance points for payment of train fares. PNA PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

DOTr warns vs use of unauthorized stored value card merchandise

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) has warned the public and beep card users on the proliferation of unauthorized merchandise bearing beep card functionality.   In...
The Department of Budget and Management allocates P1.5 billion for the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso Program of the Small Business Corporation, which is expected to benefit 40,000 micro, small and medium enterprises borrowers. PNA PHOTO BY AEROL JOHN B. PATENA

DBM earmarks P783M for MSMEs dev’t under 2024 proposed budget

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has set aside P783 million under the proposed P5.768-trillion 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) for programs aimed...
Department of Energy (DOE) secretary Raphael Lotilla said the government is ramping up efforts to diversify the country's energy sources, including nuclear energy. Photo shows the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. PNA FILE PHOTO

Bataan nuclear plant can be restarted in 3-4 years – group

THE Philippines is ready to tap nuclear power, according to an energy consultancy group. Mark Nelson, founder and managing director of Radiant Energy Group, said...
The 100th MerryMart Wholesale-powered mini-mart opens on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

MerryMart marks 100th ‘sari-sari’ store transformation to mini-mart

MERRYMART (MM) Consumer Corp. welcomed the opening of the 100th MM Wholesale-powered mini-mart member on Tuesday, Oct. 3. This project of MM Wholesale aids the...

MORE Power announces winners of first monthly e-billing draw

MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) announced the winners of the first monthly e-billing draw held on Sept. 29, 2023 during their weekly...
The Department of Trade and Industry says some online sellers are using too much bubble wraps when shipping out their products. TORONTO TRAILERS PHOTO

DTI bats for sustainable packaging of merchandise sold online

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants provisions on sustainable packaging to be included in the implementing rules and regulations of the proposed...