[ad_1] After cutting key interest rates by 175 basis points this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to keep the currency configuration unchanged until 2021, as real interest rates have turned negative, said an economist from ING Philippines. ING expects inflation for the rest of this year …
Read More »PH officials meet with Pfizer, the Russian Embassy on vaccine prospects
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Government officials met separately with the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer and the Russian Embassy on Friday to discuss arrangements that would be made for the Philippines once a vaccine against the novel coronavirus becomes available. The Undersecretary of Health, María Rosario Vergeire, refused to reveal other …
Read More »Solon to senators opposing special powers to fix PhilHealth: this is not a ‘piss contest’
[ad_1] This file photo shows Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor during a briefing in the House of Representatives. File photo from INQUIRER.net / Noy Morcoso MANILA, Philippines – “We have not yet formally introduced legislation to be passed by the House, and yet they criticize the idea as if they already …
Read More »Aldin Ayo confirms resignation as UST coach, ready to face sanctions
[ad_1] Aldin Ayo has resigned as head coach of the University of Santo Tomas. PHOTO / TRISTAN TAMAYO REQUEST MANILA, Philippines – Aldin Ayo, the embattled head basketball coach of the University of Santo Tomas, assumed responsibility for the long and drawn-out saga involving the Tigers after the team’s training …
Read More »Second survivor rescued after cattle ship sank off Japan
[ad_1] In this image taken from a video posted by Japan’s 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, a crew member rescued from a Panamanian cargo ship grabs a bottle of water while speaking to members of the Japanese Coast Guard in front of Amami Oshima, Japan, on Wednesday, September 2. 2020. …
Read More »Amendments to bank secrecy law may help PH recover from pandemic: BSP chief
[ad_1] The governor of the BSP, Benjamin Diokno. File photo of INQUIRER / EARVIN PERIAS MANILA, Philippines – For Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno, amendments to the bank secrecy law can help the country recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Diokno made the comment on the first day …
Read More »K-Pop band BTS to become billionaire shareholders with label IPO
[ad_1] SEOUL – Members of the popular South Korean K-Pop band Bts They are expected to become multi-million dollar shareholders after receiving shares from their label, Big Hit Entertainment, as they prepare an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to 962.6 billion won ($ 811 million). This week, …
Read More »Chadwick Boseman honored as a local hero in native South Carolina
[ad_1] Mason Wilkes, 4, from South Carolina, poses for his father in a Black Panther costume, in front of a painting during a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Image: AP / Brynn Anderson Chadwick Boseman was remembered as a local hero who brought a sense of pride to his native Anderson, …
Read More »Palace: not ‘white sand’, but ‘crushed dolomite rocks’ used in Manila Bay
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – It is “wrong” to say that white sand was used to cover the coast of Manila Bay, Malacañang said on Friday, noting that “crushed dolomite rocks” were used in the makeover. “On the issue of the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, according to the Department of Environment …
Read More »DOH: Dengue cases and deaths experience a ‘sharp decline’ in 2020
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The number of dengue cases and deaths in the country has dropped significantly in 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday. Dengue cases registered from January 1 to August 15 this year were reduced by 76% compared to the cases registered in the same …
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