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Small plastic cards helped boost 1Q deposits 432% higher to P27 billion

The number of so-called basic deposit accounts (BDA) rose 170 percent in the first three months this year to 21.9 million from only 8.1 million a year ago, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday.

BPI coal loan exposure drastically falls over three years

The Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI), which counts itself a strong supporter of sustainable financing, has brought down its exposure to coal loans from a high 45 percent of portfolio in 2020 to only 29 percent thus far this year.

While sanguine about improved finances, 7 in 10 Filipinos eventually drop plans of acquiring a loan – survey

More than eight of 10 in the Visayas and Mindanao are sanguine about their personal finances improving over the next 12 months, according to...

Cost pressures, low government consumption moderate 2Q growth of only 4.3%

Local output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at a slower pace of only 4.3 percent in the second quarter this...

Non-life insurance premium rates seen adjusted higher near term

The cost of managing risks faced by local insurers for taking on clients, called reinsurance, is certain to rise, particularly the risk cover for...

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DA targets August start for new FMR projects

The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (DA) said that the construction of major farm‑to‑market roads (FMR) under its program is set to begin by August this year, with bidding activities scheduled from June to July. In a briefing in Quezon City, DA assistant secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also chairs the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for large FMR projects, said preparations are already underway, including a pre‑procurement conference scheduled soon.

EDC seeks nod for upgrade of P25-B Negros geothermal facility

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 for Energy Development Corporation’s proposed P25-billion expansion and upgrade of the Southern Negros Geothermal Project steam field in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

PAL pitches Sydney winter escape as cool alternative to PH summer heat

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is encouraging Filipinos to trade the country’s sweltering temperatures and unpredictable weather for a crisp winter holiday in Sydney through its new “Coolest Summer Ever” campaign.

Courts back SJDM in water service takeover; search for new operator begins

Two Regional Trial Courts—one in Bulacan and another in Las Piñas—have dismissed separate requests from PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the San Jose del Monte (SJDM) city government.
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