'Rice-for-All' program to offer affordable rice soon — DA
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to launch a new program aimed at selling rice at prices lower than the current market rates.
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PSE incorporates realty company with P1B capitalization
The Philippine Stock Exchange [PSE 190.00, down 1.6%; 11% avgVol] [link] said that the SEC approved the PSE’s incorporation of a wholly-owned realty company, PSE Realty Inc. (PRI), with an initial capitalization of P1 billion and the power to own and manage real property of all kinds. The PSE didn’t provide any additional information about its move or intentions. The PSE owns condominium units at Exchange Plaza in Makati City valued at P994 million based on a January 2024 appraisal report.
2.11 million Filipinos jobless in May as rate narrows to 4.1%
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine unemployment rate in May edged lower to 4.1% or 2.11 million Filipinos from 4.3% or 2.11 million last year, suggesting a modest improvement in the job market.
Agusan del Sur farmers’ coop best performing ARBO for earning P87.8-M in 2023
The Lumad sa Adgawan Farmers’ Multi-Cooperative (LAMPUFACO), a Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) assisted organization, was recognized by the DAR as the top performing agrarian reform beneficiaries’ organization (ARBO) for having a total sales of P87.786 million in 2023.
'Quite a bit of progress' made by Fed, says Powell
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has made «quite a bit of progress» in its fight against rising prices and could hit its inflation target as soon as next year, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
Why join a fitness club, expert explains
MANILA, Philippines — A fitness and lifestyle marketing head explained the benefits of being a member of a health club.
DoubleDragon rates retail bond offering at an 'auspicious' 8.008%
MANILA, Philippines— DoubleDragon (DD) Corporation, a commercial and residential real estate development company, has priced its retail bond offering at 8.008% per annum.
Team Kramer joins MR.DIY Philippines in its new chapter
MANILA, Philippines — MR.DIY Philippines launched its 2024 campaign at the MR.DIY store located on the fourth level of One Ayala Mall in Makati.