Inflation, or the rate of change in prices, is forecast as high as 4.5 percent in May and should not prove lower than 3.7 percent during the month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Friday.
It was a bronze medal for Alas Pilipinas, the motley squad of college and professional volleyball players handpicked by national team coach Jorge Sousa de Brito, at the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup but it surely feels more like gold.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is evaluating a proposal by the San Jose del Monte local government in Bulacan to realign the MRT-7 project's Bulacan station. The proposal has the potential to delay its completion.
Growth across the economy this year is forecast to remain below its five-year average of 6.6 percent, according to the sovereign credit watcher Standard and Poor's.
A coalition of business and governance organizations is pressing the government to implement sweeping procurement and infrastructure reforms, arguing that recurring corruption scandals highlight deep structural weaknesses in public accountability systems.
Security Bank has partnered with AC Health subsidiaries I.E. Medica and MedEthix to offer financing support to their nationwide dealer and distributor network via the bank’s dealer financing program. Accredited partners gain access to short-term credit lines and inventory financing, helping them manage working capital, raise purchasing power, and improve cash flow. This support is designed to strengthen the country’s healthcare supply chain by enabling better inventory management and faster response to demand.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is moving into the last phase of its merger with Robinsons Bank, with a final system update scheduled to unify operations and deliver a more streamlined banking experience for all customers.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel JS IKAZUCHI docked at the Port of Davao to reinforce longstanding friendship and growing cooperation between Japan and the Philippines. Its crew held meetings with Philippine Navy officials, including Naval Force Eastern Mindanao chief Commodore Ireneo D. Battung, to highlight joint efforts for regional stability and maritime security.