Lambunao, Iloilo’s "Banana O'Clock" time hopes to raise awareness among residents about the agricultural product that was tagged as the One Town, One Product of the municipality. PCAARRD.DOST.GOV.PH PHOTO

Lambunao eyes to revive banana industry

ILOILO City – It will be all about bananas during the "Banana O'Clock" time in Lambunao, Iloilo to make both the fruit and its...
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LTO sets cap on driving school fees

THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) yesterday set maximum prescribed fees for driving schools in response to complaints against expensive rates. For motorcycle driving, the maximum...
A World Bank report said young Filipinos were hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic in terms of employment prospects, with many forced to take low-quality jobs. ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

World Bank calls for interventions on PH jobs market

THE World Bank has called for urgent interventions in the Philippine jobs market, as it found that worker productivity declined and youth workers remain...

House bill amending bank secrecy hurdles 2nd reading

- A BILL seeking to give more powers to the central bank to probe bank deposits has advanced in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers approved on...
The implementation of the new check design standards has been deferred by the Philippine Clearing House Corporation from May 2, 2023 to May 1, 2024 to allow holders of old design checks to exhaust their stocks. PHOTO GRABBED FROM PCHC MEMORANDUM

New check format implementation deferred to May 2024

THE implementation of the issuance of a new check format and specifications has been postponed to May 1, 2024 instead of May 2, 2023. In...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said domestic banks are more resilient than United States banks because the formers’ losses are expected to be smaller (as a percentage of assets). JONATHAN CELLONA/ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

PH banks way stronger than US counterparts – BSP

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said domestic banks remain strong amidst the increased challenges brought by the collapse of two United States-based banks,...

SEC to share data with other agencies vs money laundering

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday said it signed a data sharing agreement (DSA) on beneficial ownership with key government agencies in a...
Toyota Motor Philippines is offering payment options and perks this March that are sure to bring in the fun to your next family road trip.

Family friendly deals from Toyota await this March so you can start the fun

SUMMER is just around the corner – you know what that means? It’s the perfect time to start planning for your next getaway with...
Cebu Pacific celebrates its 27th anniversary with a sunset cruise crossing the Mactan channel in Cebu City. Among those who took part in the occasion are special guests from the entertainment industry including Miss World 2013 Megan Young, actor Mikael Daez, Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2018 Jehza Huelar-Simon, fashion designer Tia Lacson, TikTok star Davey of 13C, travel blogger Mel Mendoza, and members of the media from Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Davao.

CEB’s Cebu hub to hit 129% pre-pandemic capacityCombined 28 domestic, international routes to operate...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is set to exceed its Cebu hub’s pre-pandemic network and capacity which will hit 129% in...
With the implementing rules and regulations of the amendments to the Public Service Act already in place, the National Economic and Development Authority sees this as a landmark reform that will further improve the country’s position as an ideal investment hub. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

NEDA releases IRR for amended Public Service Act

THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) yesterday said it has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the amendments to the Public...