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Pag-IBIG eyes P167-B loans as it partners with more developers
THE HOME DEVELOPMENT Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) aims to disburse P167 billion in housing loans by yearend, supported…
Read more →Philippines-Liechtenstein tax deal seen boosting investments
THE NEWLY SIGNED tax agreement between the Philippines and Liechtenstein is expected to encourage Liechtenstein-based companies to expand their operations in the country and attract fresh investments, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said.
Read more →Philippines urged to ease bank secrecy rules to curb corruption, tax evasion
THE Philippines should revisit its stringent bank secrecy rules and strengthen the exchange of financial information with other countries to help address corruption and tax evasion, SGV & Co. Head of Tax Jules E. Riego said on Monday.
Read more →Philippines protests Chinese envoy’s remarks; Palace hopes for better ties
THE Philippines formally objected to Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks that Beijing could easily win a military confrontation but preferred peace, as Manila and Beijing exchanged sharp statements over the South China Sea and calls to declare the envoy persona non grata.
Read more →OCTA survey shows four tied in 2028 Senate race
SENATORS Raphael T. Tulfo, Robinhood Ferdinand C. Padilla, Alan Peter S. Cayetano and Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma.…
Read more →Marcos eyes better nurse staffing, more jobs to ease pressure on healthcare
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said his administration is working to improve nurse-to-patient ratios and fill…
Read more →CoA flags P1.93B in unliquidated DENR funds
THE Commission on Audit (CoA) flagged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) over P1.93 billion in…
Read more →Champi re-intensifies as super typhoon
CHAMPI has regained super typhoon status and may prompt the hoisting of storm signal No. 3 over parts…
Read more →Supangan named PCG commandant
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed Vice Admiral Rommel A. Supangan as the new commandant of the…
Read more →DepEd issues El Niño guidelines
THE Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that public schools will implement new guidelines for learning continuity…
Read more →Palace: Ombudsman must determine if Sara should face criminal charges
MALACAÑANG on Monday said the Office of the Ombudsman should determine whether Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio should face criminal…
Read more →PHL should manufacture own drones to avoid import reliance
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) needs more multi-purpose drones for long-term precision operations, a defense official…
Read more →Water concessionaires readying for Super El Niño
MAYNILAD Water Services and Manila Water Co. have already begun preparations and planning for the Super El Niño,…
Read more →PWD law lacks ‘teeth’ vs discrimination
THE measure punishing people who discriminate against persons with disabilities (PWDs) lack “teeth” because the government cannot file…
Read more →CoA’s adverse opinion on FTI won’t affect P20 rice program
THE Palace on Monday said the Commission on Audit’s (CoA) adverse opinion on the financial statements of Food…
Read more →PAGCOR sets anti-illegal gambling app launch for Dec.
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is targeting to launch a mobile application by December to help…
Read more →Atlas Mining profit surges to P7.57B as copper prices rise, costs fall
ATLAS Consolidated Mining and Development Corp.’s net income surged to P7.57 billion in the third quarter from P218…
Read more →Tubig Pilipinas plans share offering after public float falls
TUBIG PILIPINAS Holdings, Inc. (TPHI) plans to conduct at least one follow-on offering within a year of completing…
Read more →Candle prices stable ahead of ‘Undas’
CANDLE prices are expected to remain stable amid expected demand ahead of All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1…
Read more →KKR exploring financing for Luzon Corridor projects
THE Department of Finance (DoF) said it and US investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Co., Inc.…
Read more →Residents displaced by Pax Silica to be relocated within New Clark City
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it will relocate and provide agricultural land to residents displaced…
Read more →Proposed El Niño measures to cost nearly P62 billion
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it proposed a P61.99-billion plan to mitigate the impact of El Niño…
Read more →Gasoline prices expected to retreat by over P4 as supply concerns ease; diesel to rise P2.60/L
GASOLINE USERS can expect a price rollback of more than P4 per liter (L) this week, while diesel…
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