
Central bank relief may hit bank profitability — S&P
‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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Excise taxes on LPG and kerosene are temporarily suspended for three months starting 17 April 2026, but — the DoF and BIR, citing minimal expected relief for…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil…
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Market expectations are facing multiple outcomes, as economists like to call multiple equilibria or paths.
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Former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Atty. Winston Ginez said motorcycle taxis do not require new legislation, noting…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) ended the week on a weaker footing, closing at 5,999.13 (-1.06 percent), slipping below the key 6,000 level as risk…
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Maya has been included in global rankings by Forbes and The Asian Banker, underscoring the continued growth and profitability of its digital banking operations.
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As inflation continues to rise, Filipino households are feeling the strain of higher everyday costs, prompting renewed focus on savings that can keep pace with…
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The share of Filipino adults with formal financial accounts declined to 50 percent in 2025, down from 56 percent in 2021, even as overall access to financial…
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The agency said applications will be evaluated based on eligibility and loan status, with priority given to borrowers in good standing who are facing temporary…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon, led by the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, prepares the project proposal for the…
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BAGUIO CITY — Authorities are appealing for witnesses who may have information that could help identify those responsible for abandoning a fetus in Barangay…
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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has welcomed a new customs policy extending importer accreditation to three years, saying the move…
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PBBM must move beyond symbolic communication and deliver tangible, long-term results focusing on economic stability, education, and jobs creation.
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The undersecretary asserted that the DoF’s consideration came down to who would benefit the most from the enactment of such a ruling which, in the case of LPG…
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Japan is pulling out all the stops to help least developed countries, including the Philippines, overcome the challenges of high fuel and other commodity…
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A rare shift is emerging in global markets as some central banks begin selling gold to raise cash, reversing years of heavy accumulation as war-driven…
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The Department of Economy, Planning and Development in Central Visayas (DepDev-7) reported Tuesday that the region recorded 6.9-million visitors in 2025,…
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