JayR makes world meet Rogelio
MANILA, Philippines — JayR Esquivel made history, becoming the first Filipino surfer to qualify for the WSL’s World Longboard Championships following a fourth-place showing in El Sunzal, La Libertad, El Salvador.
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‘Next rate hike may not be last’
MANILA, Philippines — A possible rate hike in November may not be the last with the expected higher-for-longer interest rate environment amid more upside risks to inflation, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. In an interview aired on Bloomberg Television, Remolona said monetary authorities are not convinced that the possible rate hike in the next rate-setting meeting on Nov. 16 would be the last. “It won’t be the last hike in the cycle, we’re not convinced of that
Businesses, consumers turn more optimistic for Q4
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino consumers and business turned more optimistic for the fourth quarter, according to the results of the latest surveys conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Woman barred from leaving Philippines for using cousin’s identity
MANILA, Philippines — A 20-year-old woman suspected to be a victim of human trafficking was prevented from leaving the country after she was caught using her cousin’s identity, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday.
PH urges intl tribunal to rule on protection of marine environment by Unclos states
THE Philippines has urged the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (Itlos) to rule that States parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) have obligations to protect and preserve the marine environment from climate change.
Rainy weekend over Luzon, Visayas – Pagasa
(UPDATE) THE state-run weather agency on Friday said it would be a rainy weekend over Visayas and Luzon including Metro Manila as a result of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ).
DPWH to conduct road reblocking, repairs
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake reblocking and repairs of several roads within Metro Manila starting 11 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. of September 25, according to the MMDA.
4 Leyte college students find support in SM scholarships
STUDENTS are never truly alone. In their journey toward knowledge and personal growth, their path to success is illuminated by the love, support, and wisdom of their families and friends.