Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires demanded an apology from Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn F. Garcia who, he said, accused him of politicking in the issuance of a six-month preventive suspension order against her. Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires In a statement...
Due process must be observed in the case of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, and she must be treated fairly until all questions surrounding her suspension are resolved, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Cebu City governmor Gwendolyn Garcia (Photo courtesy of...
Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires has ordered the six-month preventive suspension of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn F. Garcia over the issuance of a quarry permit in a protected areas in 2024. In an order, Martires said Garcia's preventive suspension is immediately executory and the suspension cannot be...
The Provincial Jail in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. (Freddie Velez) Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando suspended the provincial jail warden and jail guards for allowing persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to go in and out of the Bulacan Provincial Jail in the City of Malolos, Bulacan and...
The influential One Cebu party has formally endorsed the candidacy of senatorial candidate Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as he joined in the party’s launch of its campaign in Cordova, Barili, Sibonga, Dalaguete, and Alcoy in Cebu from March 27 to 29. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ramon "Bong"...
Japan's Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya and Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares The Rizal provincial government has received over $100,000 donation from the Japanese government to help around 300 persons with disabilities (PWD) in the province to build their livelihoods. Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares...
Interested players aiming to enter the Philippine digital banking sector must propose innovative business models and address specific market needs, according to a senior official from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). “The requirement from the governor and the Monetary Board [MB] is that...
While a possibility of a 75 basis-point cut in the key policy rate remains off the table, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled a total of 50 basis points (bps) over 2025, a move to cushion inflation risks. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. told reporters during a media...
BAGUIO CITY — Another policy rate cut could be possible at the next Monetary Board (MB) meeting as the Philippine economy grows below capacity, according to the central bank’s governor. During a media information session, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. told...
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Makati City Mayor Abby Binay. The Makati City government, led by Mayor Abby Binay, was lauded by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for its exceptional programs and initiatives aimed at improving the education of its youth as well as the health and wellness of Makatizens....
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) urges banks to prioritize digitalization and financial inclusion to boost economic growth. This call by BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. to action came during the annual bankers' night held last Friday, Jan. 10, which was attended by key figures in the banking...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) highlighted the Philippines’ potential as an investment destination for Islamic finance, citing the country's growing economy and the government’s push for financial inclusion. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 2, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said that...
