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SUSTAINED domestic political conflicts may not only impact next year’s polls but also the country’s economic and fiscal performance, according to Fitch Ratings.

FINANCE Secretary Ralph G. Recto believes another 25-basis-point (bps) reduction in the country’s policy rate this week would be beneficial to spur economic investments next year.

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is finalizing agreements with envoys from Pakistan and India to secure commitments for the supply of a combined 2 million metric tons (MMT) of rice.

THE scheduled signing of the proposed P6.35-trillion 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is now facing delay and line veto as it undergoes more “rigorous and exhaustive” review from President Ferdinand Marcos and his Cabinet, according to Malacañang....

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) has some P78.41 million in unutilized funds accumulated from 2019 to December 2023, which could otherwise have been allocated to important tourism projects and marketing programs.

THE Toyota Group expects receipts from the exports of auto parts to reach $1.21 billion by the end of 2024, a 3-percent decline from the $1.26 billion recorded in 2023 due to the slowdown in demand in the United States and Japan.

WHILE many leave their homes for the promise of better opportunities abroad, migrant workers often face higher unemployment than their local counterparts, reflecting systemic barriers that hinder their integration into labor markets.

Civilian government employees, including public school teachers, will receive P7,000 in medical allowance as early as January next year, according to Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman.

THE Gencars group, a leading Isuzu dealership group in the Philippines, warmly welcomed a delegation from Isuzu Motors Ltd. (IML), Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) and select Isuzu Japan dealers on November 27, 2024, at Isuzu Makati—the first of its seven...

AYALA Corp. announced last Wednesday its executives signed a 50-million euro (about P3.1 billion) “social” loan from ING Bank N.V. to support the growth of the portfolio of its wholly-owned subsidiary Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health).

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced last Wednesday it has officially opened a new extension office in Lipa City, in line with its efforts to facilitate business formation, invest in high-growth regions, and keep a closer watch on fra...

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has unveiled a series of digital transformation initiatives designed to streamline processes and enhance transparency across the energy sector.

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed all Private Distribution Utilities (PDUs) to refund the remaining amounts collected from consumers for regulatory reset expenses that were not utilized.

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John Exter was an American economist, central banker, and financial consultant “known for his significant contributions to monetary theory aånd policy”. Interestingly, in 1948 he served as adviser to the Secretary of Finance of the Philippines on the e...

IN a society striving for progress, the formative years of a child’s life must not be ignored or neglected. This is because the early stages of development are pivotal in shaping both the child’s future and the future of society as a whole. Therefore, ...

PRAGUE—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently released three publications mapping the Philippines’ path into becoming a nation with a “middle soft power” status.

THE Christmas season in the Philippines is a time of joy, togetherness and giving. Yet, amid the glittering lights and festive gatherings, it is easy to forget that the greatest gifts are not material but those that touch the heart—kindness, love and e...

Patient groups have emphasized the critical need for the institutionalization and adequate resourcing of Health Technology Assessment (HTA).

Premier medical institution Asian Hospital and Medical Center, with the support of Boehringer Ingelheim, recently launched the Interstitial Lung Disease Center in the newly established Asian Institute of Respirology (AIR) for the comprehensive manageme...

The Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC), in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Philippines, Inc., inaugurated the country’s first-ever “family room” aimed at offering comfort to families of children battling illness,...

Experiencing chronic sinusitis, hearing loss, ear infections, sore throats, or colds that lasts more than a week or keeps coming back? Then it’s time to see an otolaryngologist.