P20 rice reaches 57K transport workers
The Marcos Jr. administration has expanded its flagship affordable rice initiative to the transport sector, with over 57,000 public transport workers now set to benefit from P20 per kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program.
Barbell approach advised as inflation rises
Manulife Investment Management is advising investors to adopt a barbell investment strategy in response to the unexpected uptick in the country's inflation rate in August. The strategy, aimed at navigating an increasingly uncertain interest rate environment, involves allocating capital to short-term bonds to benefit from immediate policy rate adjustments, while selectively adding long-term bond exposure if inflation expectations remain anchored.
New Lung Center of Excellence opens in Taguig
Ayala-led Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) has announced a strategic partnership with global biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca to establish the Lung Center of Excellence and a dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic at its flagship facility in Arca South, Taguig.
SEC Clarifies Exempt Securities Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a key clarification on exempt transactions under the Securities Regulation Code (SRC), effectively reducing regulatory friction for issuers in the capital markets.
From pit to paradise: OceanaGold redefines mine rehabilitation with “HiD Effect”
By blending tradition with bold innovation, OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. is proving that mining and nature cannot only coexist—they can harmonize.
