The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has welcomed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) directive mandating the acceptance of the digital national ID and the utilization of national ID authentication services in financial transactions. PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa said the central...
As the digital landscape evolves, so too do the tactics of cybercriminals, where scams targeting unsuspecting bank customers are on the rise. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has recently alerted the public to a trend that mirrors the childhood game "Two Truths and a Lie," where...
The Philippines retained its investment-grade credit rating from Moody’s Ratings. While a more favorable action would have been ideal, the New York-based agency cited several factors that influenced its decision to affirm the ‘Baa2’ score with ‘stable’ outlook. Moody’s is known for its...
Police Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Peralta, PNP Deputy Chief for Administration (File photo) A major reshuffle is set to occur in the Philippine National Police (PNP) following the retirement of the force’s second highest official, PNP Deputy Chief for Administration (TDCA) Police Lt. Gen. Emmanuel...
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) is set to auction off some remaining assets from closed banks next month. In a statement, PDIC said the government’s deposit insurer plans to hold an electronic public bidding (e-bidding) on Sept. 25 and 26, 2024. The auction will consist...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Education-Sarangani is set to integrate Philippine Eagle conservation and biodiversity lessons into the Matatag curriculum to instill environment conservation values among the young generation. DEPED Sarangani officials review the learning materials at Philippine...
Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez, OIC Executive Vice President - General Counsel of PAL; Melissa Ow, Chief Executive of STB; Capt. Stanley Ng, President and COO of PAL; Mr. Terrence Voon, STB Executive Director for Southeast Asia; at the Singapore Tourism Board and Philippine Airlines...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, August 22 said the failure to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy is a slap in the face for the Philippine National Police (PNP). Escudero said he finds it embarrassing for the PNP to be unable to effect an...
The local stock market recovered the previous day’s loss and resumed climbing as investors hope for signs of a September cut by the US Federal Reserve. The main index added 61.34 points or 0.89 percent to close at 6,961.96 as Banks surged while the Property and Mining counters were in the...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said it was now preparing to launch two large-scale operations against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) not only to disturb their operations but also to arrest individuals involved in the activity. Pixabay PAOCC spokesman Dr....
The value of traded goods in the country dipped while the volume also decreased in the second quarter of the year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Data from the PSA showed that the value of goods traded from April to June 2024 posted a double-digit drop of 14.9 percent to...
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann hopes the country’s successful campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics would create more awareness and support for less popular sports. Bachmann said Carlos Yulo’s double gold-medal victory in men’s artistic gymnastics and the bronze...
