
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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Suspending the excise tax on all oil products would deliver direct monthly savings of P37 to P70 for most people.
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Motorists and drivers have been given a three-month grace period to renew expiring licenses and vehicle registrations without penalties after the Department of…
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He said recovered funds could be redirected to drivers and operators to ease their burden.
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that it is ramping up efforts to eliminate illicit “fixing” activities within the agency and will pursue…
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The temporary one-month toll fee exemption for trucks transporting farm goods takes effect on 20 April and covers vehicles accredited under the Department of…
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Consumers are increasingly choosing supermarkets over local markets as prices of fresh goods continue to climb, prompting buyers to compare costs and adjust…
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Subic Bay Freeport — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is considering a set of measures aimed at providing much-needed financial relief to port…
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The distribution aims to cushion the impact of high fuel prices.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the strategic deployment of personnel nationwide Tuesday to maintain…
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The agency reported that approximately 750 beneficiaries were served during the Makati launch.
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Senator Christopher Bong Go on Monday urged the government to re-prioritize public spending and to mobilize unused funds to cushion the impact of rising fuel…
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The high cost of fuel may have reduced the number of cars on the road, but it has not eased traffic.
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is bracing for a three-day transport strike set to take place from 15 to 17 April, with contingency…
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‘If we remove the VAT on petroleum products, it will mainly benefit the oil market.’
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‘Any shaving of the price will help, whether it’s small or big.’
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BAGUIO CITY — The winding mountain routes of Baguio and Benguet are becoming the front line of a deepening transport crisis, as drivers and operators warn that…
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