The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) held steady its target reverse repurchase, or borrowing, rate at 5.75 percent at the monetary policy meeting Thursday and kept the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities unchanged at 5.25 percent and 6.25 percent, respectively. The decision comes as the central bank monitors the risks surrounding inflation and domestic growth amid heightened global policy uncertainty.
Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista announced his resignation on Thursday, citing health concerns after more than two years of service under the Marcos administration. His resignation, effective at the end of office hours on February 21, 2025, marks the conclusion of a tenure where he described his role as both challenging and enriching.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Wednesday announced a 2.03 percent increase in its wheeling rate for the January billing period, affecting consumers when they receive their February electricity bills.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering implementing a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork as early as next month to address rising pork prices in the Philippines.
A book launch usually ends with signed copies, photo opportunities and polite applause. This one did something more valuable. It turned into a brainstorming session on one of the Philippines' biggest creative exports, stories that can cross borders without leaving their Filipino identity behind.
Alex Eala booked the biggest final of her young career in emphatic fashion, sweeping four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, 6-4, 6-2, on Sunday to reach her first-ever WTA 500 championship match at the Mubadala DC Open.