The slower inflation print in the food and non-alcoholic beverages in May 2023 was due to the easing of prices of fish and other seafood, meat, milk, and eggs, among others. PN PHOTO

Inflation remains key factor in BSP policy rate decisions

DEVELOPMENTS on inflation rate now carry more weight over the Federal Reserve’s key rate moves in relation to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP)...
Boxes of fake rubber shoes were confiscated in a raid in Pasay City. BOC Photo

BOC awarded for ‘exceptional efforts’ vs counterfeit shoes

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) received recognition for its confiscation of over a billion-peso worth of counterfeit footwear. This came after the BOC apprehended around...
The Nagpana Minorities Association in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo receives their certificate of award for the P200,000 worth of Community-based Kulinarya Tourism Workshop with culinary starter kits in a ceremony held at the Richmonde Hotel in Iloilo City on Sunday, June 18. Tourism Undersecretary Mae Elaine T. Bathan said through training they will be provided with additional opportunities and take advantage of the flourishing tourism industry in Iloilo. PNA PHOTO BY PGLENA

DOT rolls out ‘Bisita, Be My Guest’ program in WV

ILOILO City – The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launched its “Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG)” program in Western Visayas that culminated the three-day...

PCSO Inks MOA with 4 AACS to ensure transparent STL ops

By: Leila N. Valencia /Photos by Edwin Lovino MANDALUYONG CITY. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with various small-town...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office through the Medical Services Department donated medicines worth P130,000 to five qualified recipients under the Medicine Donation Program of the agency. ARNOLD T. RAMOS PHOTO

PCSO turns over P130K worth of medicines to 5 recipients

BY JERWIN PALO NOHAY & JUSTIN B. SANTOS MANDALUYONG City – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over P130,000 worth of medicines and vitamins...
Department of Tourism secretary Christina Frasco says they are looking to modernize the selling of tickets in seaports, citing the difficulty in obtaining one when purchasing online. DOT PHOTO

DOT vows to sustain tourism gains from 2022

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) reiterated its commitment to sustain the tourism gains the Philippines achieved in 2022, specifically by boosting promotions for domestic...
Better Internet PH lead advocate Grace Mirandilla-Santos. US EMBASSY IN MANILA PHOTO

Boosting internet connectivity crucial for e-gov’t push – group

WIDER internet connectivity is crucial for the government's push to digitize its transactions, advocacy group Better Internet PH said. "We keep on saying that we...
The Manila International Airport Consortium held a media briefing in Makati City on Monday, June 19. In photo, from left to right: Aboitiz InfraCapital president and chief executive officer (CEO) Cosette Canilao, Alliance Global Group Inc. CEO Kevin Tan, LT Group Chief Financial Officer Jose Gabriel Olives, Ayala Corp. President and CEO Cezar Consing, Federal Development Corp. President and CEO Josephine Gotianun-Yap, GIP vice chairman Dr. Jim Yong Kim, and JG Summit Holdings Inc. Senior Advisor Bach Johann Sebastian.

Manila Int’l Airport Consortium seeks 25-year concession period

THE Manila International Airport Consortium (MIAC) is seeking a 25-year concession period for its unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate and develop the Ninoy Aquino International...

BSP announces revisions on balance of payment forecasts

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy-making Monetary Board (MB) slashed the 2023 balance of payment (BOP) deficit projection from USD1.6 billion to USD1.2...
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) commissioner Romeo Lumagui says offers of taxpayer identification number (TIN) ID assistance posted in online channels/selling platforms are not authorized by the BIR and are considered illegal. BIR PHOTO

BIR warns public vs illegal TIN card sellers

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday said taxpayer identification number (TIN) cards are not for sale and that the public should refrain from...