Agricultural stakeholders weigh in on AO 20
Agricultural stakeholders on Monday expressed divergent views on Administrative Order 20 streamlining the policies and procedures on the importation of agricultural products and removal of non-tariff barriers to address the rising price of agricultural commodities.
Building permits decline in February but projects size, value higher
The number of building permits issued in Feburary declined from the year-earlier period but the size of the real estate developments and their total value surged, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed, suggesting strong growth for the construction and property sectors in the months ahead.
RCBC sees loan portfolio surging to P160-B this year
The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) projects a 27 percent surge in its total loan portfolio (TLP) from P126 billion in 2023 to P160 billion this year, driven largely by targeted campaigns and innovative special programs.
Over US$700 Million Invested in digital banking sector
Global and local investors have poured over USD700 million into the digital banking sector, setting a new milestone that underscores the industry's robust growth and its potential to reshape the digital financial landscape.
Kaspersky ranks Manila fourth largest ransomware victim across ASEAN in 2023
The Philippines reported 15,312 ransomeware incidents in 2023, the fourth largest across Southeast Asia (SEA), according to security software development firm Kaspersky.
