The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Thursday signed an agreement ensuring uninterrupted power and reliable service for the country's first underground railway, the Metro Manila Subway.
The policy-making monetary board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday decided to keep its borrowing rate unchanged at 6.50 percent, confirming market forecasts. As at result, the interest rates on overnight deposits and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively.
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Tuesday set at 6.25 percent the coupon rate on the new five-year, peso-denominated, fixed-rate retail treasury bond that it will offer to the public until 23 February.
In times of economic strain, the quiet heroes of the pantry do the heavy lifting. For Monde Nissin Corp., that means noodles simmer steadily while biscuits hold the line. This unglamorous duo continues to show resilience across its APAC business.
Dengue remains a stubborn threat in tropical countries like the Philippines, where warm weather and dense urban living create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has secured a voluntary commitment from manufacturers and retailers to keep prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) unchanged until April 16, offering temporary relief to Filipino households amid global uncertainties.