Motorists may expect a rollback in the prices of fuel products on Tuesday, Feb. 28. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Gas prices to drop this week

GAS prices are projected to dip by as much as P1.80 per liter by the end of this month, as interest rates in the...

‘Free accreditation’ for tourism establishments extended

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) is extending the waiving of accreditation fees for tourism establishments. Tourism secretary Christina Frasco said the move would help tourism...
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PH biz urged to accelerate digitalization amid RCEP ratification

PHILIPPINE enterprises are urged to accelerate digital transformation as this can help them take advantage of the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is ready to work with the banking industry to incentivize more Filipinos to use digital payments. PHOTO COURTESY OF ASIA.NIKKEI.COM

BSP eyes removal of fees for small-value fund transfers

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking at ways to remove fees on small-value fund transfers, including reducing the reserve requirement of local...
Joeven Tansi, executive director of the Iloilo Federation of Information Technology, said business process outsourcing firms in Iloilo need around 12,000 workers this year. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOEVEN TANSI

41K Ilonggos find full-time employment in BPO firms

ILOILO City – Business process outsourcing (BPO) firms continue to provide jobs to Ilonggos with more or less 41,000 currently on full-time employment in...

Reality check: It isn’t always the price tag

(Empathy’s role in the customer experience) A FEW months ago, Company X launched its version of a “smart” cordless vacuum cleaner with all the bells...
Photo shows a power transmission tower. NGCP PHOTO

NGCP warns of ‘tight’ power supply this summer

THE Philippines’ power grid operator on Friday warned the country’s power supply will be “tight” this summer amid higher demand this year. The National Grid...
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Healthtech Outsourcing Philippines: The Key to Unlocking CX Success

The healthtech industry is constantly evolving and growing, and with it, the demands for efficient and reliable business processes. Outsourcing has become a popular solution for...

Metrobank branches ready to serve clients on February 24, 2023

All Metrobank branches are open today, February 24, 2023, from 9 AM to 3 PM, as we strive to serve our clients’ needs.However, while...

Metrobank’s net income rises 48% to PHP32.8 billion in 2022; High dividend payout sustained...

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) continued to deliver strong results as it ends 2022 with a 48% year-on-year increase in net income to...