
Inflation, corruption drag administration
The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that Filipinos were most dissatisfied with the Marcos administration’s handling of inflation, fuel…
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The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that Filipinos were most dissatisfied with the Marcos administration’s handling of inflation, fuel…
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‘Sweet words and coming up with alibis cannot excuse the plummeting net satisfaction rating of the President.’
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MORE Power said Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices surged to P10.30/kWh from P4.45/kWh, more than doubling during the period; the generation rate, which…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to remain above its 3 percent target until 2028 as the effects of the Gulf conflict continue to ripple…
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The BSP’s key policy rate now stands at 4.75 percent. Interest rates on overnight deposit and lending facilities were likewise adjusted to 4.25 percent and…
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For a P10-million loan payable over 30 years, the estimated monthly amortization would be about P58,357, compared with P61,572 under the old rate.
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Consumers may see lower electricity bills this June after transmission charges declined in the May billing period, the National Grid Corporation of the…
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The government is not ready to lift the energy emergency declaration despite signs of a breakthrough in United States/Iran peace talks, with Energy Secretary…
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Consumers may see slight relief in their overall power bills this June after transmission charges declined last month, according to the National Grid Corp. of…
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‘We expect the BSP to hike the policy rate by 50 bps to 5.0 percent from 4.5 percent, as elevated inflation remains the key policy concern despite softer…
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Tourism officials issued a warning Wednesday regarding seasonal jellyfish blooms appearing in the waters of Cebu and Bohol, urging travelers and resort…
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The upcoming El Niño season and its potential impact on food prices pose additional risks to inflation on top of the ongoing energy shock, according to Bank of…
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According to BPI lead economist Emilio Neri Jr., interest rate hikes by the central bank in response to Gulf-driven inflation could support the local currency…
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‘The slower inflation print reduces the urgency for an off-cycle rate hike in the near term. However, a substantial increase in the policy rate at the next…
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The deceleration was largely driven by slower growth in transport costs, which rose 16.2 percent in May compared to 21.4 percent a month earlier; lower…
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The bellwether index and local currency both rebounded on Friday, with the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closing at 5,938.38, up 26.45 points or 0.45…
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‘The government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport launched last March “provides targeted assistance to sectors affected by…
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The MWSS Regulatory Office has confirmed a tariff rollback for Maynilad customers, cutting charges by P0.25 per cubic meter effective 1 July.
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