Monetary Board flags more rate hikes in Dec. meeting minutes
THE MONETARY Board signaled its readiness to continue raising benchmark interest rates if inflation persists, putting it at odds with other central banks which...
NAIA privatization seen driving tourism revival
THE PROPOSED privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is expecting to support the growth of the tourism industry, according to Go Negosyo...
EC piracy watchlist signals crackdown in Greenhills
THE INTELLECTUAL Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said the Philippines’ inclusion in a European Commission (EC) counterfeiting watchlist could lead to a crackdown...
Debt service bill declines 24% in November
The National Government’s (NG) debt service bill fell 24.4% year-on-year in November following a large principal payment to foreign creditors.
According to preliminary data from...
How can private boards be future-fit?
By Kristopher S. Catalan
In today’s rapidly-evolving and disrupted business environment, private enterprises need to be resilient and responsive to fast-changing business needs. Boards and management alike should...
Marcos plans Maharlika fund ‘soft launch’ at Davos meeting
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will invite potential investors to provide capital to his proposed sovereign wealth fund at the World Economic Forum meeting...
Onion sales suspended at DA’s Kadiwa outlets
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will stop selling low-cost onions at its Kadiwa stores starting today, Friday, following the expiry of its...
Fare hike for LRT-1 and 2 still subject to public consultation
THE Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said on Thursday that proposed fare hikes for LRT-1 and 2 must still undergo public consultation before being...
Still no agreement on Ilijan gas supply — DoE
A PLAN to get power generators to share their gas with the Ilijan power plant in Batangas has not yet produced an agreement, the...
DMW seeking to deploy more caregivers to HK
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Thursday that it is planning to hold bilateral talks with Hong Kong (HK) labor officials to...
FIRB working on uniform procedure for suspending fiscal incentives
THE Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) said it expects to complete soon uniform rules to govern the suspension or withdrawal of tax incentives from...
New SRP bulletin still due for release this month
AN updated list of suggested retail prices (SRP) for manufactured goods remains due for release later this month, Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said.
Mr....