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  • House OK’s rice tariffication law amendments on 2nd reading

    THE HOUSE of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice at subsidized prices during emergencies including shortages.

  • PHL banks’ exposure to the real estate sector eases to 20%

    THE EXPOSURE of Philippine banks and trust entities to the property sector eased to 20.17% as of end-December last year, from 20.55% at end-September 2023, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Preliminary BSP data also showed this was lower than the 20.98% ratio at the end of…

  • Meralco rates up in May

    RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see higher electricity bills this month due to the increase in generation charge.

  • Banking, tobacco units lift LT Group’s profit to P6.42 billion in first quarter

    LUCIO C. Tan’s LT Group, Inc. reported a 1% increase in its first-quarter attributable net income to P6.42 billion, driven by its banking and tobacco units. Philippine National Bank (PNB) took up 46% or P2.97 billion of the total first-quarter income, while the tobacco business shared 41% or P2.65 billion, LT Group said…

  • Ayala Corp. Q1 income hits P13B, driven by banking, property gains

    AYALA Corp. (AC) on Tuesday reported a 28% increase in its first-quarter (q1) attributable net income to P13.07 billion, driven by strong performances in its banking and property segments. First-quarter core net income, which excludes one-off items, improved by 26% to P11.8 billion, AC said in a statement to the…

  • BSP seen to start easing in 3rd quarter

    THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could begin easing policy as early as the third quarter if inflation continues to stabilize, analysts said.

  • DoF eyes Green Climate Fund for four projects

    THE PHILIPPINES is looking to tap the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for $124 million worth of projects, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. In a statement, the agency said the Philippines receives funding from the GCF for projects and grants worth $139.9 million. “Meanwhile, four priority project proposals are in…

  • OceanaGold Philippines drops 6% on market debut

    OCEANAGOLD Philippines, Inc. (OGP) made a dismal stock market debut on Monday, as its stock price closed 6% lower than its initial public offering (IPO) price.

  • PHL needs to grow over 6% in next three quarters to hit target

    THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY should expand by more than 6% in the next three quarters to meet the government’s growth target this year, analysts said.

  • GomBurZa leads Gawad Urian with 12 nominations

    PEPE Diokno’s historical drama GomBurZa got the most nods — 12 — as the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino released the list of nominations for the 47th Gawad Urian on May 10. The film was nominated in almost all the categories: Best Picture and Best Director, Best Actor (Cedrick Juan), Supporting…