The Philippines through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) which is a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its own right, has renewed an estimated $750 million (special drawing rights or SDR540 million) commitment under the IMF’s Financial Transactions Plan (FTP) from August 2024...
"Peace not war." This was the call aired by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) amidst the reported consecutive aerial bombings in the Cordillera Region carried out by the military as part of its counter-insurgency operations against alleged members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA). Citing...
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation is planning to invest up to P5 billion to construct a new off-ramp from the NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) to NAIA Terminal 3 to decongest heavy traffic in the area. In an interview with reporters, SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said the cost will range...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that travelers can look forward to an improved experience at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as its operation and maintenance (O&M) is set to be transferred to the private sector next month. In a statement, DOTr Secretary Jaime J. Bautista...
Senator Ronald Bato dela Rosa (left), ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) House Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro has responded to Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's conspiracy...
Mondelēz International in the Philippines, maker of snack products like Oreo, Eden Cheese and Cadbury Dairy Milk shares the impact of their partnership with PCX Markets and HOPE through the Aling Tindera program, which helps fund plastic pollution cleanup around the world. This year,...
Big-time price hikes at the pumps will take another gut-wrenching blow on consumers’ pockets next week, as oil prices are projected to rise above P1.00 per liter across commodities. Based on the calculation of the oil companies, the price of gasoline products will likely increase by P1.10 to...
BDO Unibank Inc., a member of the SM Group, has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to provide specialized training to accelerate the green transformation of the banking and finance industry. In a statement, the bank said the training was conducted through the Alliance for...
“Village Keeper,” produced by Filipino talent Enrique Miguel Baniqued and directed by Karen Chapman, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) slated on Sept. 5 to 15. In last year’s film festival, “Village Keeper” was selected for the TIFF Every...
Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp. has partnered with Delaware Philippines to modernize and automate the commercial business processes at Clark International Airport (CRK). In a statement, Delaware Philippines, a global information and communication technologies (ICT)...
By KHALID HASSAN Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines What lies ahead for young people in the Philippines after they graduate? In many countries in the world, the situation for youth is more complex. It requires looking beyond unemployment, but on how they move between...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (Facebook) "A mark of a coward." That's how ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro described Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa's recent privilege speech urging non-cooperation with the International...
