Cagayan de Oro – The local government of Cagayan de Oro is urging business owners to utilize online platforms for renewing business permits, aiming to alleviate congestion at city hall. In an interview on Friday, Assistant City Treasurer Leonil Mistula…
Nueva Ecija – The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is collaborating with Kiwanis International to foster interest in agriculture among young people. This partnership aims to establish a campsite at the FutureRice …
Davao City – The Davao Region recorded a decrease in its inflation rate, which eased to 5.2 percent in October from 5.4 percent in September, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority – Region 11 (PSA – 11) on Friday. The region’s inflation ra…
Tuguegarao City – Efforts to reduce rice wastage in the Philippines, a key aspect of National Rice Awareness Month, were highlighted in activities from November 9 to 11 at a mall in Tuguegarao City. Dr. Marvin Luis, Department of Agriculture – Region 2…
Manila – The Philippine manufacturing sector could see double-digit growth if inflation continues to ease, according to an economist’s statement on Friday. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Chief Economist, in a Viber message to the Philippin…
Manila – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) tracked the downward trend of most Asian markets, ending the week’s trading in the red, while the Philippine peso closed sideways but remained within the 55 level. On Friday, the PSEi dropped 26.33 po…
Washington, D.C. – US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of more interest rate hikes to combat inflation during his speech at the 24th Jacques Polak Annual Research Conference, hosted by the International Monetary Fund. Powel…
Manila – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) bills exhibited mixed rate movements in the latest auction, even as demand remained strong for both the 28- and 56-day tenors. BSP maintained the offer volume for the shorter-dated securities at PHP120 bil…
Manila – A significant drug bust in Cavite province resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of illegal drugs worth PHP23.8 million. The operation, conducted by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), took place on Thurs…
Ilocos Region – The Ilocos Region reported a decrease in its inflation rate to 3.7 percent in October, down from 5.1 percent in the previous month. This decline, primarily attributed to slower increases in food prices, aligns with the national headline…