As we, in this part of the hemisphere, were sleeping, the other side of the trading world was greeted with a surprise proclamation that the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff on 185 economies, including the Philippines but excluding China, will be put on hold for 90 days. Yes Virginia,...
Manny Pacquiao, during his boxer days Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao has touted the endorsement of One Cebu, the most influential political party in the province that has an impressive 3.7 million...
Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco (Facebook) The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial ticket is urging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to go in droves to designated polling areas upon the start of overseas absentee...
Panfilo "Ping" Lacson (Facebook) Former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is prodding the Philippine National Police (PNP) to swiftly temper the public's fear regarding kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) incidents. Lacson, an administration Senate bet...
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar’s office) Senate hopeful Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is calling for improved mental health access and therapist services not only in schools but also in...
President Marcos highlighted the role of digital media in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as he led the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, April 9. BAGONG PILIPINAS MARKETPLACE — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to finally push through with its much-awaited reduction in key interest rates to protect the economy from the likelihood of a wider negative outlook gap, no thanks to United States (US) President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. In an April 4...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that the local banking system’s gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained unchanged in February, as faster loan growth offset the rise in bad loans. The latest data from the BSP showed that the banking industry’s gross NPL ratio steadied at...
Benhur Abalos (left), Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal (Facebook) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos has gained the endorsement of a key poltician in Mindanao roughly a month before the mid-term...
The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) or United States (US) dollar stock declined to $106.2 billion, or about ₱6.1 trillion, as of end-March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. This level decreased by $1.2 billion, or over one percent, from February’s $107.4...
United States (US) President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on the Philippines could further slow the already subpar economic growth expected this year, according to DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore. In an April 7 report, DBS Group Research chief economist Taimur Baig and senior economist Radhika Rao...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Makati City Mayor Abby Binay has asked parents and guardians to take on a more active role on the issue of possible bullying among their children in school. “I urge...
