Engage, collaborate with unbanked Filipinos for financial inclusion—BSP
Engagement and collaboration with Filipinos with no bank accounts are key elements in financial inclusion which would bring the benefits of economic development down...
IMF slashes 2021 PH growth forecast to 3.2%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its 2021 growth forecast for the Philippines to 3.2 percent—below the government’s target—as high inflation and the...
PSEi escapes COVID-19 rut; hits 8-month high
The stock barometer soared to its best level in eight months on Monday, breaking out of the stubborn 7,000 barrier, as investors welcomed the...
Bangko Sentral approves $4.66 billion public sector foreign borrowings in third quarter
The Monetary Board has approved a total of $4.66 billion in public sector foreign borrowings in the third quarter of 2021, the central bank...
Epoxies that will make Filipinos victorious in life
FILIPINOS have always been known as persevering and hardworking. This is often observed among Filipinos whose professions require high levels of patience, tenacity, and...
Cebu Pacific offers first-ever 5-day P1SO sale until Oct. 14
THE Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) continues to spur travel as it launched its trademark Piso fare for all domestic and international...
Nissan launches the all-new Almera; The Nissan sedan is now more stylish, smarter, and...
MANILA – Nissan launched the all-new Almera in the Philippines, offering first-in-class features that set it apart from the competitive passenger car segment.
Introduced in...
13th month pay mandatory amid COVID-19, says DOLE
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment on Monday reiterated that payment of an employee’s 13th-month pay is mandatory.
“The 13th month pay is...
Gov’ts urged to make fiscal plans to tame pandemic debt
GOVERNMENTS should start planning a return to more sustainable budgets with policies that win the trust of investors, after unprecedented fiscal stimulus to fight...
Rediscounting loans availment down in end-September
MANILA – Banks took out lower peso-denominated rediscounting loans in the first nine months this year amounting to P6.12 million compared to the same period...