Philippines to host World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania gala ceremony for first time
The Philippines will host for the first time-ever on Tuesday, 3 September, the prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, a milestone for the country’s tourism push. The gala will be held at the City of Dreams Manila.
DA lifts ban on bird, poultry imports from California, South Dakota
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from California and South Dakota.
Bank lending resilient in double digits in latest central bank count
The monetary authorities reported bank lending remaining resilient and still growing in double digits, averaging 10.4 percent in July.
BSP notes moderate price pressures in August; inflation forecast as low as 3.2%
The monetary authorities project inflation, or the rate of change in prices, to moderate in August from a low of 3.2 percent to no more than 4 percent. This compares with headline inflation averaging 4.4 percent in July.
EEI board appoints new CFO, other managers in continuing reorganization
More than a year since House of Investments sold a substantial stake in EEI Corp., the new owners appear yet-to-complete the reorganization of the listed construction company.
