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BanKo and Kathryn Bernardo continue journey of empowering everyday Filipinos

BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., A Savings Bank (BanKo), the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), renews its partnership with...

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BSP may cut rates in June, August

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to cut policy rates by 25 basis points (bps) each this month and in August,...

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SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo put emphasis on innovation with practicality

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines is bound to transform the financial ecosystem. With the new leadership of SEC Commissioner Rogelio...

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NG debt service bill soars in April

THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) debt service bill sharply increased year on year in April as amortization payments more than doubled, the Bureau of...

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Assets of Philippines’ largest banks expand by 9.5% in 1st quarter

THE COMBINED ASSETS of the Philippines’ largest banks grew by nearly 10% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, driven by...

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Below&target inflation supports case for another rate cut, analysts say

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will be able to further reduce interest rates amid below-target inflation and weak economic growth, analysts said....

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Groundwork for growth: Villar Land’s strategic landbank play 

As the Chinese proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” That...

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British Columbia Investment buys stake in KKR’s Pinnacle Towers

SINGAPORE – Global investment firm KKR said on Monday that British Columbia Investment Management Corp (BCI) will acquire a minority stake in Pinnacle...

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Globe provides laptops to Bohol barangays; assists LGU resolve local disputes

In support of digital inclusion and grassroots empowerment, Globe donated ten refurbished laptops to several barangays in Bohol to start off their digitalization...

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PCCI, MBC concerned over legislated wage hike

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Makati Business Club (MBC) on Thursday expressed concern over a legislated wage hike, saying...