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BSP keeps Inflation target range from 2 to 4 percent over next 3 years

The interagency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), in consultation with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has kept the current inflation target of 3 percent, plus or minus 1 percentage point for 2024 – 2026. 

President Marcos signs 2024 budget into law; govt eyes sustained growth

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed into law the P5.768 trillion General Appropriation Act for 2024, a budget the chief executive said was meticulously crafted by the national government and Congress to sustain the Philippines’ high-growth trajectory, 

BSP can consider policy easing if inflation on downward path

The Philippine central bank can start considering an easing of its monetary policy if inflation continued on its path and expectations remain well anchored, its governor said on Wednesday.

IMF governors approve 50% increase in lending resources with no shareholding changes

The International Monetary Fund's governing body has approved a 50 percent increase in quota resources to be contributed by member countries in proportion to their current IMF shareholding, bringing total quotas to $960 billion, the IMF said on Monday.

Internet Transactions Act protects both online consumers and sellers

Enterprises are advised to be well-informed about the recently signed Internet Transactions Act (ITA), which seeks to protect both online consumers and merchants engaged in digital transactions.

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Gaming industry pushes literacy over blanket bans 

The Philippine video game industry is pushing back against calls for blanket bans on violent video games, arguing that stronger digital literacy, parental supervision, and better enforcement of age restrictions would do far more to protect children online than outright prohibitions.

Amigas refuse quiet exit, floor another heavyweight instead

Missing the quarterfinals could have deflated the Philippines' beach handball team. Instead, the Amigas turned disappointment into another upset, adding the United States to a growing list of higher-ranked victims at the IHF Women's Beach Handball World Championship in Zagreb, Croatia.

Maya shifts to recycled plastic cards

Maya has begun rolling out cards made from recycled plastic (rPVC) and plans to transition all newly produced prepaid cards to recycled materials by the end of the year as part of its sustainability commitment.

Business group cheers BIR shift toward simpler taxes

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) believes the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may finally be turning a page on one of the private sector's longest-running frustrations: a tax system often seen as costly to comply with and difficult to navigate.

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