BSP to keep rates low, says inflation ‘least’ of worries
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas intends to keep interest rates low for “many quarters to come” and that inflation was the “least” of its...
Dec. inflation likely below BSP forecast – economist
INFLATION in December will likely settle below the central bank’s target as the country continues to deal with overall weak demand, an economist said...
Manufacturing index slides in Dec., biz confidence up
THE country’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) shed in the last month of 2020, but business confidence was the highest in 10 months, IHS...
World stock markets kick off 2021 at record highs
WORLD stock markets hit record highs on Monday, the first trading day of the new year, as investors hoped the rollout of vaccines would...
State-run firms remit P160B in dividends to Treasury – DOF
STATE-run firms remitted P160.6 billion in dividends to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) this year to add to the country’s war chest against...
The SM Store Iloilo & Delgado Big Clearance Sale
New Year, New Finds!
The SM Store Iloilo & Delgado welcomes 2021 with their Big Clearance Sale which started on January 2 until January 10.
Shoppers...
PH retail sector seen to have ‘soft’ recovery
THE Philippines’ retail sector is expected to have a soft recovery this 2021 as COVID-19 related risks and uncertainties still hound the country, according...
Drugmakers to hike prices this year as pandemic puts revenues at risk
DRUGMAKERS including Pfizer Inc , Sanofi SA, and GlaxoSmithKline Plc plan to raise prices on more than 300 drugs in the United States on...
Power grid operator seeks exemption from travel ban
THE Philippines’ power grid operator appealed to the government to exempt its suppliers and shipments from the travel ban imposed to prevent the entry...
PSA warns public vs PhilSys sign up scam
THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has cautioned the public to be vigilant against scammers posing as employees who facilitate registration for the Philippine Identification...