PH shares snap 2-week losing streak ABS-CBN News Feb 23 12:42 AM Amid mixed trading in Asia, the Philippine Stock Exchange index makes a last-minute jump, finally clinching a gain for the week. Read more »
BSP to accept exchange of P100,000 and P2,000 commemorative bills until Aug. 1 ABS-CBN News Feb 22 11:24 PM The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday said owners of rare banknotes issued to commemorate the 100 years of Philippine independence have until August 1 this year to exchange their bills. Read more »
PDIC takes over Laguna town rural bank ABS-CBN News Feb 22 06:29 PM Latest records show that as of Dec. 31, 2018, the Rural Bank of Mabitac had 45,807 deposit accounts with total deposit liabilities of P367.1 million, the statement said. Read more »
NFA says not against rice tax but seeks 'clarification' on some provisions ABS-CBN News Feb 22 06:00 PM MANILA - The National Food Authority (NFA) on Friday clarified it was not against the newly enacted rice tariffication law but raised "clarifications" on some of its provisions. Read more »
Evia Lifestyle Center boasts of Southeast Asia's first 'IMAX with Laser' cinema ABS-CBN News Feb 22 05:44 PM The IMAX with Laser cinema, launched during the fourth quarter of 2018, offers images and audio fit for an "unparalleled immersive cinematic experience," the operator said in a statement. Read more »
Eurozone industry slips into contraction Agence France-Presse Feb 22 05:42 PM Eurozone manufacturing slipped into contraction in February, as an industrial slump in Germany continued to weigh down on the European economy, a closely watched survey showed Thursday. Read more »
2018 budget deficit reaches P558.3 billion ABS-CBN News Feb 22 04:42 PM The full year budget deficit for 2018 reached P558.3 billion or 3.2 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), slightly exceeding the government's 3 percent target, a cabinet official said Friday. Read more »
The cost of measles outbreak in the Philippines Moneymax.ph Feb 22 04:32 PM Here are a few things to keep in mind about the cost of vaccination and treating the disease. Read more »
Philippine Airlines sets 'next generation' computer system upgrade in March ABS-CBN News Feb 22 03:33 PM | Updated Feb 22 09:36 PM Philippine Airlines on Friday said it will initiate an IT computer systems upgrade in March in a bid to become a 5-star airline. Read more »
Bakery chain apologizes after rat filmed atop tray of bread ABS-CBN News Feb 22 03:08 PM The company reiterated that food safety remains their "most important priority" and vowed the same incident will not happen again. Read more »
Rice tariffication 'good thing' if gov't helps local farmers: analyst ABS-CBN News Feb 22 12:41 PM | Updated Feb 22 01:06 PM Rice tariffication can be a "positive thing" if the government will implement programs to make domestic farmers more productive, an analyst said Friday. Read more »
DPWH to conduct weekend road repairs, reblocking ABS-CBN News Feb 22 12:19 PM | Updated Feb 22 12:24 PM The Department of Public Works and Highways will conduct road repairs and reblocking starting 11:00 p.m. on Feb. 22 until 5:00 a.m. on Feb. 26, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Friday. Read more »
Expanded Maternity Leave 'against women', MSMEs: ECOP ABS-CBN News Feb 22 12:04 PM | Updated Feb 22 12:31 PM Companies might resort to hiring men instead of women after the Extended Maternity Leave bill was enacted into law, granting working mothers with 105 days of paid leave, an employers group head said Friday. Read more »
Banks announce schedule for Feb. 25, EDSA People Power special non-working holiday ABS-CBN News Feb 22 11:57 AM | Updated Feb 22 02:17 PM Banks on Friday announced operating schedules for the EDSA People Power Revolution special non-working holiday on Feb. 25. Read more »
Pinterest files confidentially for stock listing: report Agence France-Presse Feb 22 09:08 AM Launched in 2010, Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board platform, with users decorating their boards with pictures showcasing interests including food, fashion, travel and lifestyle. Read more »