OCTA poll: Only 1 percent believe Cha-cha is urgent
MANILA, Philippines — Only one in every 100 Filipinos identified Charter change as an urgent national concern in a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.
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Asian markets mixed after Wall St record as China worries weigh
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets were mixed Monday following a record finish on Wall Street, while hopes for an early US interest rate cut were dealt a fresh blow by Federal Reserve officials looking to rein in investor expectations.
Defective Bustos Dam gate replaced
MALOLOS, Philippines — A new rubber gate of Bustos Dam was installed yesterday, according to the National Irrigation Administration.
Asian markets track Wall St higher after tech surge
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets rose Friday following a tech-led rally on Wall Street that helped soothe traders' concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely not cut interest rates as early or by as much as hoped this year.
Japan inflation slows to 2.3% in December as energy bills drop
TOKYO, Japan — Japanese consumer inflation slowed to 2.3% year-on-year in December, down from 2.5% the previous month, as electricity and gas bills declined, government data showed Friday.
Press Release - Statement of Senator Risa Hontiveros on Secretary Herbosa's appeal to suspend PhilHealth rate hike
Sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng pagkain, singil sa tubig at kuryente, pamasahe at iba pa, at pagbagsak ng halaga ng kinikita ng ating kababayan dahil sa inflation, the deferment of the implementation of the PhilHealth premium rate hike is not only considerate, but also sensitive to the economic burdens carried by our kababayan.
British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary
BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration. Meanwhile, the British Chamber also supports the newly appointed Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto, and acknowledges the official’s expertise in strategizing an increase in investments.
Group seeks suspension of PhilHealth premium hike
MANILA, Philippines — With the financial difficulties that workers continue to face, the labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is seeking suspension of the increase in premiums for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. or PhilHealth this year.