
Lawmakers slam NCR's P85 wage hike as 'inadequate'
Two party-list lawmakers on Wednesday criticized the newly approved P85 wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR), saying it…
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Two party-list lawmakers on Wednesday criticized the newly approved P85 wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR), saying it…
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Headline inflation likely continued to ease in June as lower fuel prices and declining costs of key food items helped temper price pressures, although…
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Despite stabilizing prices of commodities, the Marcos administration said it will continue implementing measures to help shield Filipino families from rising…
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The galunggong (round scad fish) test only proves the notion that, for Filipinos today, living in the Philippines has become more expensive than ever.
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Slowing economic growth and weakening investor confidence, driven by governance issues, have broader social consequences, including a rise in crime,…
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Aside from concerns over higher food and fuel prices, respondents also cited governance-related issues as weighing on their outlook, likely referring to the…
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said he disagrees with new US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh’s stance on forward guidance as…
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The study found that most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, a level that may be insufficient to cover unexpected medical costs.
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Our inflation is going bonkers at almost a 7-percent clip, which is way over the 2- to 4-percent target of our economic planners.
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Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has announced the debut of Daisy Chain Fields, a new music festival featuring an all-women lineup and benefiting…
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BPI Wealth, the investment arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), remains bullish on the technology sector despite growing concerns overseas about a…
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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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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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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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‘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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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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