House tackles record P6.8T 2026 budget, eyes reforms
The House of Representatives on Monday opened deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget of P6.793-trillion—the largest in Philippine history—with a firm commitment to transparency, reforms, and a people-centered spending plan.
Remolona: Inflation outlook manageable, BSP to stay data-dependent
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said the inflation outlook remains manageable for the rest of the year, signaling a steady approach to monetary policy despite ongoing external uncertainties.
House issues interim guidelines on civil society role in budget deliberations
THE House of Representatives on Monday issued interim guidelines to allow people’s organizations and other civil society groups to participate and take part in national budget legislation and oversight while permanent House rules or a law are being prepared.
SM Appliance, Home Credit Relaunch ‘Grand Pay Hulugan’ promo
SM Appliance Center has once again partnered with Home Credit Philippines to bring back the much-anticipated Grand Pay Hulugan, a nationwide exclusive promo aimed at making premium appliances more accessible through flexible financing.
MSRP on imported rice to stay despite import ban
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will maintain the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of P43 per kilo for imported rice during the two-month rice import suspension set for September and October.
