There are buildings that preserve history, and there are those that were designed to tell a country’s story. The Coconut Palace has always belonged to the latter. Formally known as “Tahanang Pilipino,” it was conceived as a grand residence where visiting dignitaries could encounter the...
Twelve executives of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) were the top highest paid government officials in 2023, the Commission on Audit (COA) said In its 2023 Report on Salaries and Alloances made public last May 2, COA said that BSP Governor Governor Eli M. Semolina Jr. is now the...
The self-styled "Three Musketeers" behind the new BGC eatery, Bolero at Verve Tower 2, are Chef Fernando Alcalá, Felipe Diaz de Miranda, and Luis de Isasa Muñoz. While one might trace their origins back to Spain, they would be the first to clarify that Bolero is not a Spanish...
Atty. Felipe L. Gozon is stepping down as the Chief Executive Officer of GMA Network but will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board and Adviser to the corporation. Gozon announced his retirement as CEO effective Jan. 1, 2024 during the celebration of his 84th birthday and said that GMA...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he believes prayer is just the last recourse the Philippines can take if it wants to assert sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea. The former Philippine National Police (PNP) offered this suggestion as the government’s diplomatic protests against...
This is appalling, but again, not surprising. Senate Deputy Minority leader Sen. Risa Hontiveros had this to say as she once again criticized China for their illegal presence in the West Philippine Sea where at least 135 Chinese militia ships were seen “swarming” Julian Felipe Reef....
More than 135 Chinese maritime militia vessels have been monitored in the vicinity of Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef, West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) says on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by PCG) The swarming of Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla completes today 12 years of service in the Monetary Board and as head of the country’s central monetary authority. In a statement last May — after Fitch Ratings revised from negative to stable its evaluation of the country’s BBB...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed his gratitude to outgoing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla for his strong leadership that enabled the Monetary Board to mitigate the impact of inflation in the country. *Outgoing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor...
Outgoing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla Outgoing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla did an "outstanding" and "extremely successful" job during the past year at the helm of the country’s central monetary authority. Thus, said Albay 2nd district...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) Economist-congressman Joey Salceda of Albay's 2nd district hailed on Friday night, June 23 Malacañang's appointment of Eli Remolona as the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor, as he highlighted the latter's "formidable experience". “I...
Over four million tech-voc learners are set to benefit from the free online financial literacy course in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and BDO Foundation (BDOF), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said on Wednesday, June 7. According to...
