Dizon moves to end overpricing, save ₱60B for infrastructure
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projected saving up to ₱60 billion in its proposed 2026 budget after cutting prices of key construction materials used in government projects.
New GSIS trustees pledge strong financial and public service focus
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has welcomed its newly appointed board of trustees, who took their oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin and immediately held their first board meeting to set priorities for the country’s largest pension fund.
Gasoline, diesel, kerosene set for big price hike
The various fuel retailers will raise the price of petroleum products this week, with gasoline up by P1.70 per liter, diesel by P2.70, and kerosene by P2.10. The adjustments will take effect Tuesday morning, with Seaoil, Jetti, and PTT implementing the hike at 6:00 a.m., and Caltex at 6:01 a.m.
Start saving now and win big with BDO, says Alden Richards
Actor and entrepreneur Alden Richards is encouraging Filipinos to start saving without delay. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment to start saving—now's the best time to open an account,” he says.
Treasury bill rates mixed as Fed tempers hopes
Average rates on Treasury bills moved in mixed directions at Monday’s auction, as investors reacted to signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve that it may hold off on cutting interest rates in December.
