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Bangko Sentral to keep rates 'higher for longer'
KEY interest rates will stay «higher for longer,» Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said, with monetary authorities likely to pause anew during next month's policy meeting.
Palace declares half-day work in govt offices on March 27
MANILA, Philippines: Malacañang on Monday issued Memorandum Circular No. 45 declaring half-day work in government offices on March 27, Holy Wednesday.
San Juan inoculates infants vs pertussis
SAN Juan City inoculated infants against pertussis during a town hall meeting at City Hall.
OCD holds simultaneous quake drills
THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday led nationwide simultaneous earthquake drills to raise awareness and preparedness for a major tremor.
Oil firms implement steep fuel price hike
(UPDATE) FUEL prices skyrocketed Tuesday, March 26, due to speculations resulting from a number of factors, including Ukraine's assault on three refineries in Russia. Shell, Seaoil, Cleanfuel, Caltex, PTT Philippines, PetroGazz, Jetti Petroleum, Unioil and Flying V jacked up the prices of their gasoline products by P2.20 per liter and diesel by P1.40 per liter. Likewise, kerosene prices soared by P1.30 per liter. The Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau said the reason for the big increases was mostly driven by speculation regarding the impact of Ukraine's recent assaults on three big refineries in Russia, the reduction of Iraq crude exports, the big draw from US crude and gasoline stockpiles, and the stronger demand and economic growth of the US and China.
The Israeli settlers shrugging off sanctions to menace the West Bank
Ely Federman, an Israeli settler accused of violent attacks against his Palestinian neighbours, was unaware he had been sanctioned by the UK because he was away serving as a soldier in Gaza.