The bulk of the country's banks, when extending loans to households or businesses, have kept their lending standards unchanged in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is all set for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with its crews on standby to respond to any electricity service concern for the October 30 polls.Â
Amid the high cost of living, “price-consciousness” is the defining factor driving consumer shopping behavior across the world this holiday season. However, despite budgetary issues, shoppers are still expecting a better shopping experience this year, according to market research firms.
The Department of Transportation said sufficient buses have been deployed to ferry passengers during Undas as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will continue to approve special permits to bus companies.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will hold a public consultation on April 7, 2026, for the proposed Paculago Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Sta. Maria, Isabela.
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines is calling for faster development of the country’s capital markets, warning that sustaining economic growth will require broader, more reliable sources of long-term funding.
The peso is likely to stay under pressure after breaking the 60:$1 mark, with volatility risks skewed to the upside, according to analyst Michael Ricafort. The currency closed at a record P60.10 on March 19 as renewed Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher—fueling inflation concerns and widening the country’s trade gap.