MANILA, Philippines — The government’s budget deficit swelled by 56 percent from a year earlier in August to P84.8 billion, driven by a drop in revenues. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that revenues had contracted by nearly 9 percent to P352 billion. READ: S&P trims Philippines’ growth outlook on trade risks Meanwhile, expenditures
‘Insights’ series features documentaries that confront oppression and celebrate those who oppose it.
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the private hospital network led by billionaire Manuel Pangilinan, acquired a majority shareholding in Metro Antipolo Hospital and Medical Center Inc. (MAHMC), adding a 28th hospital to its portfolio. MPH plans to establish a new urgent care center for the 109-bed MAHMC to expand the latter’s outpatient services.
MANILA, Philippines — Former Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima urged the government to scrap P500 and P1,000 bills, saying smaller denominations would make it harder for corrupt officials to stash or move illicit cash. Purisima said on Wednesday that cutting the largest note in circulation to P200 would raise the logistical cost of hiding graft money. This
MANILA, Philippines – Cheap products are no longer enough to keep customers loyal, as shoppers now prioritize quality service, transparent policies and reliable delivery in an era when online shopping is rapidly evolving and vendors are facing fierce competition. A study by global market research and data analytics firm Milieu Insight showed that 55 percent
University of the Philippines got the rude awakening its coach feels it needed over the weekend, when the Fighting Maroons were mangled black-and-blue by possibly one of the biggest threats in Season 88 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. Adamson, meanwhile, got the validation that it can play with the powerhouses, and the Soaring Falcons
Trump has condemned moves by Western powers, including France, to recognize a Palestinian state, saying such steps would reward “horrible atrocities” by Hamas terrorists.
MANILA, Philippines – International flyers of Philippine Airlines (PAL) will soon experience a “standardized” in-flight experience, with upgraded interior complete with in-seat screens, as the flag carrier pursues the retrofitting of its Airbus A321ceo fleet. PAL’s first refurbished Airbus A321ceo aircraft will return to commercial operations on Wednesday, debuting the flag carrier’s “comprehensive” cabin upgrades
After hitting some snags with cross-platform play, Sloclap’s soccer game is finally introducing the feature with the start of Season 1.
Ripple announced that Institutional DeFi has officially moved beyond pilot programs and is now driving billion-dollar volumes across global markets. Over the past year, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) crossed major milestones, including its first $1 billion month in stablecoin transactions. It also entered the top 10 blockchains supporting real-world assets, cementing its role as a […]
