Germany-based Deutsche Bank said a quarter-point rate cut on Thursday would help support Philippine economic activity, following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) revised forecast that the negative output gap will persist until 2027. “We see the BSP lowering its policy rate by 25 bps...
All Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) have been ordered to strengthen their risk management procedures by integrating the screening of negative news reports—such as fraud, crime, and scandals involving customers—into their customer due diligence and...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said that 467 jail officials and personnel yielded negative results after they were submitted to a surprise drug test on Monday, Jan. 9. BJMP photo BJMP chief Allan Iral ordered the drug test after the flag-raising ceremony at the national...
Independent minority solon, Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman has finally explained his negative vote on the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill during the House of Representatives' final session day of the year. Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Screenshot from Facebook live) "No avalanche...
The controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill was approved on third and final reading on Thursday night, Dec. 15, during the House of Representatives' last plenary session for the year. Clockwise: Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman, Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman, Camarines Sur...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez said he is not the type who gets offended with negative reports from members of the media. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) Instead, the Leyte 1st district congressman sees these negative media reports as opportunities to air his side on different issues for...
WASHINGTON, United States -- US President Joe Biden has had two negative Covid-19 tests and no longer needs to isolate after recovering from infection, his White House doctor said Wednesday. "Yesterday evening and then again this morning, he tested NEGATIVE for the SARS-CoV-2 virus by antigen...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has tested negative for Covid-19, information coming for the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) revealed Friday, June 8. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Contributed photo) There were concerns regarding the health of the presidential son...
Despite its seeming unpopularity these days, the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives vowed to criticize the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Jr. whenever it deems it necessary. ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Facebook) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France...
Following Bulusan Volcano’s eruption on Sunday, June 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned against the negative effects of fine ashfall on health of the public. (Photo taken from Philvolc’s Facebook page) “Fine ashfall can cause irritation and...
Drivers and other personnel from the transport at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) tested negative in the drug tests conducted last week. With millions expected to troop to the provinces ahead of the Holy Week break, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted random...
Say no to these negative vibes We've all heard these phrases at some point of our lives, especially when we were young and gullible then. These lines have been ingrained in our heads, making us believe that we're not worth it. This leads to self-doubt and questioning our self-worth, but should we...
