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POEA: COVID pandemic shutters some 70 manpower agencies in PH

SOME 70 manpower agencies were forced to shut down this year after COVID-19 pandemic protocols forced foreign employers to temporarily halt hiring overseas Filipino...
A business counselor monitors supply of goods at a store in Antique. The Department of Trade and Industry assured that there is an adequate supply of noche buena products in supermarkets and grocery stores in this province. DTI ANTIQUE

DTI: Supply of noche buena products in Antique sufficient

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said there is adequate supply of noche buena products in supermarkets and grocery stores...
A general view of destroyed houses after Tropical Depression ‘Vicky’ hit Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu province on Dec. 19, 2020. AFP PHOTO

Initial agri damage due to ‘Vicky’ estimated at P10.5M

TROPICAL Storm Vicky has left at least P10.5 million worth of damage to agriculture, according to a preliminary report disclosed by Secretary William Dar...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Anti-Money Laundering Council are working closely with the National Bureau of Investigation along with “all relevant institutions” in probing the alleged disappearance of Wirecard’s $2.1 billion. ABS-CBN

BSP eyes supply chain finance to aid MSMEs

A SUPPLY chain finance (SCF) is being considered by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) secure...
The Granary’s freshly baked breads like the Asian loaf, multigrain bread and Ohana bread will welcome additions to complement your holiday feasts at home.

Enjoy the holidays with hope & cheer at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo

ALTHOUGH a lot has changed since our last Christmas, it doesn’t mean our holidays can’t be merry. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo has pulled out all...
Employees of foodpanda prepare special gift packs ahead of Christmas Day.

foodpanda treats its riders with special Christmas package

THE country’s on-demand food delivery service takes care of its riders this holiday season by giving them a special noche buena package as appreciation...
Present during the signing ceremony were (from left) DBP Executive Vice President Jose Gabino D. Dimayuga, RBAP President Elizabeth C. Timbol, DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa, RBAP Vice President for Luzon Gregory D. De Guzman, and DBP Executive Vice President Susan Z. Prado.

DBP partners with rural banks to boost financial inclusion drive

STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) to develop...
The country’s on-demand food delivery service takes care of its riders this holiday season by giving them a special Noche Buena package as appreciation for their hard work and dedication this year 2020.

foodpanda treats its riders with special Christmas package

When the first lockdown orders were laid down in March, food and grocery delivery suddenly transformed from a measure of convenience to a matter...
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All workers entitled to 13th month pay – labor dep’t

ALL Filipino workers are entitled to 13th month pay ahead of its deadline on Christmas Eve, the labor department said Sunday. Workers who do not...
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Peso weakens on BSP’s higher inflation outlook

THE Philippine peso weakened slightly against the US dollar on Friday on account of higher inflation print estimates for 2020 of the Bangko Sentral...