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No let-up in price pressures with forecast February inflation seen as high as 9.3%

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday forecasts inflation in February to settle within the range of 8.5 to 9.3 percent. 

NEDA warns against legislated wage hikes

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said a legislated across-the-board wage hike would be very harmful to the Philippine economy in the longer term.

Smart legal, tax teams already in talks with Makati City Hall; assures uninterrupted services

Smart Communications Inc. said its legal and tax teams are in talks with the Makati City local government over an alleged P3.2 billion tax...

Makati shuts down Smart main office over P3.2-B tax deficiency

The Makati City Government on Monday issued a closure order against Smart Communications Inc. for operating without a business permit since 2019.  Smart has failed...

Local banks on solid footing no matter the economic headwinds – Medalla

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla has declared the local financial landscape on solid footing, saying the banking system is strong,...

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Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrested; no bail recommended

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he led the police on Monday to arrest Senator Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada at the Senate following the issuance of an arrest warrant in a plunder case, despite objections from Senate leaders. Remulla said authorities moved swiftly to enforce the warrant to avoid a repeat of the escape of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. He noted that the Sandiganbayan did not recommend bail for Estrada and four co-accused. Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has surrendered to authorities but was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, Remulla added.

Prices slash across all fuels; PH plans regional reserves with Japan’s help

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed this week will see broad price rollbacks, with reductions starting at P4.76 per liter for gasoline, P9.26 for diesel, and P10.86 for kerosene.

New pharmacy concept combines local trust, Japanese wellness at One Ayala

AC Health has launched the first St. Joseph Drug Powered by Sugi store at One Ayala in Manila, blending local healthcare knowledge with Japan’s wellness expertise.

VP seeks early impeachment case dismissal

Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday formally answered the impeachment charges filed by the House of Representatives, with her legal team submitting a 50-page response before the Senate that seeks the case’s immediate dismissal. According to spokesperson Michael Poa, the filing challenges the impeachment proceedings on several grounds, including alleged defects and constitutional infirmities in House procedures, deficiencies in the substance of the complaint, and questions over the admissibility of evidence. The House earlier impeached Duterte over allegations of unexplained wealth, high crimes, and misuse of public funds, accusations she has consistently denied.

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