Anita Linda R. Aquino and V. Bruce J. Tolentino's names have been struck off the roster of Monetary Board members at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Their removal was evident on the central bank's website on Tuesday, July 2, subsequent to reports indicating their resignation effective June...
(BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge's Facebook Page) Members of the House Committee on Transportation cast criticized the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) for including the 2024 BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge (BIMC) as part of its Philippine...
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has approved a 30-day toll holiday for all exits of the Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) starting from July 1, 2024. In a statement, Raul L. Ignacio, Cavite Infrastructure Corp. (CIC) president and general manager announced the implementation of the toll holiday...
President Marcos is expected to soon announce the appointment of two bankers to the highest policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Walter C. Wassmer Insiders told Manila Bulletin that Walter C. Wassmer, a veteran executive from BDO Unibank Inc., will likely join...
With the approval by President Marcos of the flagship Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP), the country can expect cheaper internet fees and faster speed while also reaching far-flung areas of Mindanao that will contribute to improving the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP)....
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. said on Tuesday morning (June 25) asked the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) called for the urgent issuance of a formal resolution to commence the implementation of the 30-day toll holiday in parts of CAVITEX. President Marcos announced that the collection of toll fee...
Singapore-headquartered Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. (NREI) has secured "green lane" certification from the Board of Investments (BOI) that will streamline the permitting processes for its wind and solar projects in the Philippines. According to the company, the green lane endorsement...
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) said that the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project remains on the table following San Miguel Corp.'s commitment to meeting all requirements and addressing environmental concerns. Alvin Carullo, TRB executive director, said San Miguel would comply with the...
The P4.8 billion Pampang hydroelectric power project of FDC Renewables Corporation of the Filinvest group, which has an installed capacity of 33.4 megawatts, had been granted with ‘green lane certificate of endorsement’, based on the approval accorded by the Board of Investments. With the...
The Board of Investments (BOI) reported that the total value of investments granted green lane certifications has surpassed P2 trillion. Data from the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI) showed that 74 projects amounting to P2.32 trillion have been certified as of June 20,...
College graduates can now take a master’s degree in nursing for one year as part of the government’s efforts to address the nursing shortage and boost healthcare in the country. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector,...
The Board of Investments (BOI) approved P640.22 billion worth of investments for the first five months of this year, led by domestic investments and continuous projects in the renewable energy (RE) sector. This year’s end-May investment figure was 14 percent higher than the P562.90 billion...
