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Bill deposit lalabas na sa buwanang electric bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 12:33 AM

Ilalagay na sa buwanang bill sa kuryente ang bill deposit, pati na ang naipong interes ng lahat ng consumers sa buong bansa. Read more »

Apple fined millions for Australia false iPhone claims

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 19 11:01 AM

Apple was Tuesday fined Aus$9 million (US$6.7 million or P357,347,850) by an Australian court for making false claims about consumer rights when refusing to fix faulty iPhones and iPads previously repaired by a third party. Read more »

Cash aid for poor may be increased if needed: finance official

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 19 09:22 AM

Imposing tariffs on rice is also a "priority" to bring down the price of the staple grain, Finance Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua said late Monday. Fuel subsidies will also be given to public utility drivers. Read more »

Apple App Store monopoly suit reaches US Supreme Court

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 19 08:13 AM

The case which could have important implications for Apple and its mobile ecosystem hinges on whether the iPhone maker has a right to have a "closed" system where only the company can distribute mobile apps. Read more »

Wrong Reasons to Get a Credit Card

MoneyMax
Posted at Jun 18 11:16 AM

Before signing up for a credit card, check your motivations first. Read more »

4 ERC officials face fresh suspension: consumer group

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 11:33 AM

A consumer group said Monday 4 Energy Regulatory Commission officials were suspended for 3 months over a complaint that it initiated. Read more »

Gov't may expand scope of suggested retail prices

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 14 12:43 PM

The government is considering expanding the scope of suggested retail prices to include chicken, vegetables, rice and fish to guard against unwarranted price increases, an official said Thursday. Read more »

5G a 'major' investment for PLDT, Pangilinan says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 08:51 AM

PLDT has sought the help of its Japanese partner, NTT DoCoMo on the utilization and rollout of 5G with a possible commercial rollout by 2020. Read more »

Cebu Pacific holds seat sale for GetGo cardholders

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 12 09:16 AM

The seat sale for Cebu Pacific GetGo credit, debit and prepaid cardholders will run from Tuesday to Wednesday for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2019, UnionBank said in a statement. Read more »

Banks announce Independence Day schedules

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 11 12:33 PM

Banks announced operating hours on June 12, Independence day. Read more »

Consumer confidence doubles in Q2

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 09 12:08 AM

Filipino consumers remain optimistic as expectations of improving peace and order situation as well as the better economy offset worries on faster inflation. Read more »

Flagship nibbles on a budget: Samsung Galaxy A6, A6+ hands-on

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 03:24 PM

While the AMOLED screens on the 2018 A series don't have the signature curved sides of the S and Note lines, they are bright and crisp. They can also stand side-by-side with much pricier models from Samsung's rivals. Read more »

With P42,000 monthly budget, a family of 5 can live above poverty line: Pernia

Jess Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 06:12 PM

Socioeconomic planning secretary Ernesto Pernia on Friday said "it will be good" for an average Filipino family of 5 to have two working members taking home P21,000 a month each or a total of P42,000, to live above the poverty line. Read more »

Russia-OPEC collaboration could bring down world oil prices: DOF official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 09:10 PM

The increase in the production of petroleum products would result in lower prices of oil in the coming months, a finance official said Thursday. Read more »

Bonjour, Alexa: Amazon digital assistant heads to France

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 07 04:42 PM

Amazon on Wednesday announced that its digital assistant Alexa is heading for France in Echo voice-commanded speakers as of next week. Read more »

NEDA vows to fast-track welfare perks amid inflation concerns

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 08:25 PM

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Wednesday said it will continue to push for programs to help the poor amid rising inflation in recent months. Read more »

Gokongwei group's app-based loan service promises low interest rates

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 07 04:00 PM

Cashalo, the Gokongwei Group's financial technology venture, is offering unbanked Filipinos the lowest interest rates on loans using their mobile phone, co-founder Lance Gokongwei said Wednesday. Read more »

'Prudent' BSP won't be swayed by slower than expected inflation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 09:42 AM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will be "prudent" rather than get swayed by the" implied policy move" of slower than expected inflation in May, Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said Wednesday. Read more »

Presyo ng bilihin, walang-awat ang pagtaas nitong Mayo

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 01:16 AM

Ito ay itinuturing na pinakamataas na antas sa mahigit limang taon. Read more »

Inflation concerns remain, BSP to 'consider' further adjustments: Espenilla

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 05 11:21 AM

Inflation remains a "concern" even as the rise in consumer prices in April was slower than expected, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor Espenilla said Tuesday. Read more »

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