Various groups on Sunday appealed for government to put in place a long-term solution instead of price ceilings on rice, saying such structures do more harm than good to consumers and farmers alike.
Appointed to a fresh six-year term are Romeo L Bernardo, former undersecretary at the Department of Finance, and Rosalia V. De Leon, who is a third term Treasurer of the Philippines.
Some of the more fraudulent among Filipinos have taken advantage of the BBM brand of governance and seek to profit from it in the guise of charitable work ostensibly to uplift the lives of its members.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has set price ceilings on rice to counter alleged price manipulation that has driven higher the cost of the country’s staple food, his office said Friday.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday projected higher inflation in August, noting increases in the price of rice and other agricultural products as well as fuel, higher transport cost, and the weaker peso during the month.
Fintech leader Maya announced it will disable access to gaming sites and apps via its Games feature starting August 16 at 8:00 PM, in compliance with a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The move reflects Maya’s firm commitment to corporate responsibility and regulatory alignment.
Leading digital bank Maya has partnered with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in a strategic initiative to modernize the country’s sports ecosystem through digital innovation and financial empowerment.
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) reported a modest increase in passenger traffic for July 2025, traditionally a low-demand period for the airline sector, highlighting the Gokongwei-led carrier’s resilience amid shifting travel patterns and seasonal headwinds.
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose by 3.7 percent year-on-year to US$2.99 billion in June 2025, up from US$2.88 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).