LGUs pressed to accelerate digital collections
Local government units (LGUs) are being urged to fast-track the modernization of public collection systems as digital payments continue to dominate everyday transactions in the Philippines.
PNB expands ISO information security certification, includes Singapore branch
The Philippine National Bank has passed its surveillance audit for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security standard and expanded the coverage of its certification, reinforcing its efforts to protect customer and business data.
P4M food hub upgrade boosts women’s livelihood in Muntinlupa
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Muntinlupa city government have invested P4 million to upgrade a local food hub that supports women-led enterprises and community food production.
Rising price pressures seen despite February inflation staying within target
Price pressures have been gradually building in recent months, even as February inflation remained within the central bank’s target and broadly in line with market expectations, according to economist Jonas Ravelas.
Japan grants $318K for waste, fisheries projects in Bohol and Palawan
Japan signed two grassroots development grants worth USD 318,098 (about P18.3 million) to improve waste management in Bohol and support indigenous fisheries livelihoods in Palawan.
