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- by BusinessWorldThe Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is currently monitoring a newly formed low pressure area (LPA), increasing the total number of active systems under observation to three. In a Facebook post on Tuesday morning, PAGASA said that the third low pressure area (LPA 07i) was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility […]
- Grab Philippines donates motorized rescue boats to Marikina LGU, aims to boost disaster preparednessby BusinessWorldGrab Philippines has donated motorized rescue boats to the local government of Marikina City to support its disaster preparedness and risk management, as the city faces flooding risks due to the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and recent tropical storms, including the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Crising. Alongside the rescue boat donation, Grab Philippines is also […]
- by BusinessWorldPag-IBIG Fund has mobilized its Calamity Loan Program to assist members affected by Typhoon Crising, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to deliver immediate support to Filipinos in disaster-hit areas. “We are ready to assist our members affected by Typhoon Crising through the Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan,” said Secretary Jose Ramon P. […]
- by BusinessWorldIn celebration of its 25th anniversary, Platinum Karaoke, the Philippines’ homegrown leader in karaoke segment, opens the doors to its first-ever platinum soundscape Concept Store at SM Makati Cyberzone. This is a pioneering retail space that elevates how Filipinos and music lovers around the world experience sound, connection, and innovation. For a quarter of a […]
- by BusinessWorldAs the Philippines enters another disaster-prone season, DigiPlus, through its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has earmarked P60 million as initial immediate disaster relief, aiming to provide essential food and medical assistance to Filipinos affected by natural calamities. This early preparation reflects DigiPlus and BingoPlus Foundation’s commitment to being one step ahead in responding to emergencies […]
- by BusinessWorldTHE GOVERNMENT is planning to raise P200 billion from its first retail Treasury bond (RTB) offering this year, which it could launch within this quarter, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. “I think, we’ll issue now the retail Treasury bonds. I think this quarter, within the quarter,” Mr. Recto told reporters last week. He did […]
- by BusinessWorldPHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is set to meet with top executives of US semiconductor companies this week as he seeks to further strengthen economic ties with the US, Manila’s envoy to Washington said on Sunday. Mr. Marcos will hold talks with Semiconductor Industry Association President John Neuffer this week, Philippine Ambassador to the […]
- by BusinessWorldTHE VALUE of transactions conducted via InstaPay and PESONet jumped by 39.5% year on year in the first half of the year, the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
- by BusinessWorldTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expects more Filipinos to grow their retirement funds under the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) with the recent implementation of Republic Act No. 12214 or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA). “The CMEPA strengthens the role of PERA by offering stronger incentives for long-term savings,” SEC Chairperson […]
- by BusinessWorldFRESH RIVER LAKES CORP. (FRLC), the operator of the 165-megawatt (MW) Casecnan hydroelectric power plant (HEPP), has secured a P15-billion loan from major banks to support its operations and financial obligations, Lopez-led First Gen Corp. announced on Monday. In a regulatory filing, First Gen said that FRLC signed loan agreements with BDO Unibank, Inc., Bank […]