President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. leads the formal inauguration of The Upper East in Bacolod City by unveiling a historic township marker fronting a historic sugar train that witnessed the glorious years of the Bacolod-Murcia Milling Company, where Megaworld is presently building Bacolod’s new central business district.

President Marcos leads inauguration of Megaworld’s The Upper East in Bacolod

The Chief Executive unveils the township marker fronting the century-old  train that pays tribute to the rich history of the former sugar mill site BACOLOD...
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Gov’t firm on preventing PHP from touching 60-level

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Ripe for new investments, the Jamora brothers, founders of the Marymart Shopping Center, approached Mr. Henry Sy Sr., owner of the Shoe Mart chain of stores in Manila, and invited him to invest in Iloilo. Curious about the invitation, Mr. Sy discreetly made his way to Iloilo and started to look for the best location for his business. After a thorough inspection, Mr. Sy was convinced that Delgado St., across Marymart Shopping Center, was the best place to establish SM.

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The Department of Trade and Industry is now evaluating the request of several manufacturers of canned goods and bread products for a price increase. DTI PHOTO

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier says the review on the 2% interest cap on credit cards is set to be elevated for consideration and decision by the Monetary Board. MONEYWISE PHOTO

BSP to decide on 2% credit card rate cap before end of Oct.

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Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman says the shift to e-governance is vital in realizing the government’s bid to give Filipinos a comfortable life. VOLTAIRE F. DOMINGO/SENATE PRIB HANDOUT

DBM: Digitalization to make gov’t efficient, economy prosperous

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