LPG prices go up big-time

PRICES of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) increased again. Petron Corp. implemented a P3.75 per kilogram hike in the price of its household LPG effective 12:01...

DTI: Suspended ‘pass-through fees’ to reduce price of goods

THE suspension of the “pass-through fees” for vehicles transporting goods will benefit manufacturers and consumers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. DTI undersecretary...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees inflation to remain high in September 2023, staying between 5.3 percent to 6.1 percent. The projected uptick is expected to be driven by higher prices of fuel, electricity and agricultural products, as well as depreciation of the peso. PNA FILE PHOTO

BSP eyes Sept inflation at 5.3% to 6.1%

HIGHER prices of fuel and agricultural products are expected to contribute to upside risks to the inflation rate this month, which the Bangko Sentral...
Alex Eala and Francis Alcantara settled for a bronze medal finish in the 19th Asian Games mixed doubles tennis event. PHOTO COURTESY OF POC

A purpose-driven celebration: Globe’s G Day activities highlight Hapag Movement

Globe is setting a new standard in championing a socially-conscious celebration of G Day month as it integrates the Hapag Movement in on-ground events,...
L-R: SSS EVP for Branch Operations Sector Atty. Voltaire P. Agas; SSS President and CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Social Security Commission Rolando Ledesma Macasaet; Secretary of Department of Labor and Employment and ex-officio member of Social Security Commission Bienvenido E. Laguesma; Civil Service Commission Chairperson Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles; PNB EVP and Global Banking and Markets Sector Head Roberto D. Baltazar; PNB SVP and Financial Institutions Division Head Elisa M. Cua; PNB SAVP and Non-Bank Financial Institutions Department Head Katrina Jane O. Mayoca; and PNB Q.C.- SSS Diliman Branch Head Cesar Regidor T. Ramos.

PNB recognized by SSS at Balikat ng Bayan Awards 2023

The Social Security System (SSS) gave Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) two awards as Best Collection Partner for the Overseas Bank category and Best...
Mayon Volcano shows itself to tourists and motorists passing by Diversion Road in Camalig, Albay on Sept.23. It is one of the country’s most famous attractions, widely regarded for its “perfect cone” due to its symmetry. PNA PHOTO BY CONNIE CALIPAY

PH surpasses 4-million mark in foreign arrivals

THE Philippines has received more than four million foreign visitors since the beginning of 2023, Tourism secretary Christina Frasco shared the inspiring data yesterday. The...
A vendor in Sta. Ana, Manila, follows the government-mandated price ceiling for regular- and well-milled rice, set at P41 and P45 a kilo, respectively. The government says imposing the cap is a temporary measure to temper the rising prices of rice. MARIANNE BERMUDEZ, PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

NEDA sees lifting of rice price caps ‘very soon’

THE decision to lift the price ceiling on the retail prices of rice varieties commonly purchased by households will come out “very soon,” according...
The Pioneer Law Student Council spearheads the 2023 Bar Operations Activity of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos School of Law.

RAM THE TOP: UNO-R School of Law 2023 Bar Operations

THE University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) School of Law has successfully concluded its 2023 Bar Operations Activity under the deanship of Dean Dodie Opinion...
Victorias Milling Company president Linley Retirado leads volunteers in their Brigada Eskwela initiative at the Victorias Elementary School.

VMC elevates ‘Brigada Eskwela’

TAKING the cue from the “Matatag” agenda of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) with VMC Foundation elevated their “Brigada...
A bitcoin in front of a monitor shows a stock barometer in Duesseldorf, Germany. SASCHA STEINBACH, EPA-EFE/FILE PHOTO

SEC eyes issuance of crypto trading rules

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it may finally release a set of guidelines to regulate cryptocurrency trading in the country. SEC chairperson and...