An economic development expert and member of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) policy-making Monetary Board (MB) recognizes the vital role of infrastructure projects under the ‘Build Better More’ program in bringing down prices of food products, t…
The Philippine economy likely grew by 6 percent in the first quarter of the year, mainly driven by consumer spending, according to an economist. In a report, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort said lower indiv…
The clock is ticking and the Senate needs to pass an important bill seeking to extend the estate tax amnesty period for two more years. Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th District Rep. Ralph Recto said in a news release on Sunday that his ‘former classma…
Around 6,000 policemen have been deployed to various destinations across the country as part of the ‘Oplan Ligtas Sumvac (summer vacation) 2023’ campaign to ensure the safety of local and foreign tourists, especially during fiesta celebrations this mo…
The privatization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports would not solve the worsening condition of these facilities, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Sunday. Instead of pushing for the airports’ privatization as proposed by fe…
A bettor from Laguna province is the country’s latest millionaire after winning the PHP55.3-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Saturday. The bettor guessed the winning combination of 04-16-26-24-14-47 and will take home PHP55,394,255.40, the P…
The lifting of the Covid-19 emergency declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) will reopen more economic opportunities that could lead to the country’s sustained growth, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday. The Speaker welcomed the…
The 22nd meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) discussed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) role in responding to geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has said. “For in…
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