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World Bank sees faster PH growth this year

The World Bank projects local output growth in the Philippines accelerating by 5.8 percent this year and next, up from an estimated growth of 5.6 percent in 2023. 

Grab Ph notes rapid rise in online food, groceries orders

The number of Filipinos ordering food and groceries online is rapidly rising, according to Grab's Southeast Asia (SEA) Food and Grocery Trends 2023 report. 

Government eyes P45 billion from treasury issuances next week

The government will raise next week P45 billion through the auction of treasury bills and bonds for budgetary support.

Telco redoubles effort targeting online fraud

Globe Telecom on Friday intensified efforts against online fraud and blocked six times more SIMs registered in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Malacañang welcomes new finance chief, investment adviser to ‘dynamic’ economic team

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday welcomes two new members to his economic team and administers the oath of office of Batangas Rep. Ralph Recto as new finance secretary and businessman Frederick Go as special assistant to the president for investment and economic affairs.

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Infected male mosquitoes offer hope vs dengue 

Dengue remains a stubborn threat in tropical countries like the Philippines, where warm weather and dense urban living create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. 

DTI wins pledge to hold prices steady

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has secured a voluntary commitment from manufacturers and retailers to keep prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) unchanged until April 16, offering temporary relief to Filipino households amid global uncertainties.

McDonald’s Philippines stretches Earth Hour into a month

In a country where lights rarely go out, McDonald’s Philippines is deliberately flipping the switch—again and again.

Price Council backs DA-proposed temporary price cap on imported rice

The National Price Coordinating Council NPCC has endorsed the imposition of a P50 per kilo price ceiling on imported rice as surging global oil prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to push up food costs in the Philippines.
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