The Marcos administration is confronting corruption head-on, according to Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, the government’s chief economist. Balisacan told Manila Bulletin on Monday, Sept. 22, that the government is seeking public support to...
The Marcos Jr. administration will borrow $650 million, or over ₱37 billion, from the World Bank next year to sustain the conditional cash transfers for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and ensure that its youth beneficiaries land jobs. According to a Sept. 20 project information...
The local stock market ended the week at a high note as investor sentiment improved amid expectations of more rate cuts coupled with a steady credit rating for the Philippines. The main index added 30.87 points, or 0.5 percent, to close at 6,264.49 on Friday, Sept. 19. Sectoral indices were evenly...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been recognized for its best practices in human resources management, particularly in utilizing employee engagement and organizational development in building a future-ready institution, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the third straight day on Thursday, Sept. 18, after the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) cut interest rates, as expected. The main index added 22.96 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 6,233.62. Sector indices were evenly mixed, while...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose further on Wednesday, Sept. 17, on hopes that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will slash rates further in tandem with the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed). The main index jumped by 61.92 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 6,210.66. The...
In a city that never seems to pause, more people are craving escapes where mornings are quiet and life moves slower. Just approximately an hour away from Metro Manila through CALAX East, CBTX, and the CAVITEX link, Silang has been gaining attention for its cool climate and proximity to Tagaytay,...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has called for sweeping reforms in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) national assessment system, urging stronger test development, quality assurance, and data utilization to better support student learning and guide...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong bounce on Tuesday, Sept. 16, as investors started bargain hunting, sparked by the possible inclusion of the Philippines in a JPMorgan bond index as well as the expected United States (US) rate cut. The main index surged by 91.31 points, or...
Marking a pivotal step in aligning higher education and technical-vocational training with workforce demands, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, September 15, signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to...
Pag-IBIG Fund is set to offer a special 4.5 percent housing loan rate to qualified members seeking to purchase house-and-lot packages worth up to P1.8 million, as part of the Marcos Administration’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The promotional rate is expected to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped on the last trading day of the week as the market continued to trade sideways despite lower-than-expected United States (US) inflation. The main index shed 17.68 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 6,109.21 on Friday, Sept. 12. It was led by the...
