Treasury bill yields marginally higher on inflation concern after wage hike
Treasury bill yields were marginally higher at the auction Monday, with the market awaiting the impact on inflation of the latest minimum wage hike in Metro Manila and a fresh round of increases in fuel prices.
NG debt hits P15.35 trillion in May
Outstanding Philippine national government (NG) debt totalled P15.35 trillion in May, an increase of P330.39 billion, or 2.2 percent, from end-April level. This was primarily attributed to the impact of local currency depreciation on the value of NG's foreign-currency denominated debt.
Meralco signals more expensive electricity in its franchise area in July
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Monday hinted broadly of higher electricity costs in its franchise area as a consequence of charges having been deferred last month in keeping with directives from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
DA modifies hog industry recovery program to cope with ASF, reduce pork imports
The Department of Agriculture has released guidelines for a revised program aimed at helping the swine industry recover from the devastating effects of African swine fever and to reduce pork imports.
MMDA helping ensure vs telecom service interruptions caused by roadwork mishaps
PLDT Inc. on Monday partnered with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in helping shield telco infrastructure from road digging and excavation accidents that interrupt vital communication.
