BSP eyes PH shift to coin-lite society

January 17, 2025
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will double down on its efforts to promote digital payments in the country by eventually weaning the country from its dependence on coins for payments. The transition to a coin-lite society will start once the BSP ...

BIZ BUZZ: IMF called out, again

January 17, 2025
First, it was Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. who called them out. Now, it’s Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. We’re talking about the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which recently urged the government to immediately restor...

Flag carrier boosts Clark-Busuanga flights

January 17, 2025
By March 1, Philippine Airlines (PAL) will increase the frequency of its flights between Clark and Busuanga, the gateway to popular tourist destination Coron, Palawan. The flag carrier, in a statement on Thursday, said that it would boost its Clark-Bus...