SEC advances crackdown on illegal online lending
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving forward its crackdown on unauthorized and abusive online lending activities, starting this year’s campaign with several...
PSEi down on geopolitical concerns overseas; peso nearly flat
Geopolitical concerns between the United States and Russia over Ukraine continued to worry investors, resulting in the negative close of the Philippine Stock Exchange...
Long Covid less common among vaccinated
LONDON – A study by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found that people who have been fully vaccinated are less likely to be...
PH urged to brace for impact of global inflation, Fed hikes
Philippine monetary authorities must brace for higher global inflation and the US Federal Reserve’s rate hikes coming soon and fast, but economists watching the...
How to have good conversations
Have you ever unfriended or unfollowed someone on social media because they said something offensive about politics or religion? How about avoiding a person...
DTI confident PH to keep EU GSP+ privileges
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez is confident that the country will sustain the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) privileges...
New, higher taxes eyed to service PH debts
With less than five months remaining in office, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III proposed on Friday new or higher taxes to pay for the...
‘3-month rule’ in place on release of fuel subsidy: Palace
The government has assured that funds have been allotted for the provision of fuel subsidy as soaring oil prices continue to take a toll...
Ukraine-Russia conflict weakens PH stock index as peso stays firm
The Philippines’ main equities index finished the week on the red on Ukraine-Russia concerns but the peso managed to finish sideways against the greenback.
The...
DOF cheers slowing inflation, but says risks remain
Inflation may be on a downward trend but global risks, especially oil costs, are pushing up prices of basic goods and services, the Department...