The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is boosting its domestic and international express mail service in the country with the launching of new Express Mail Service (EMS) delivery hubs in Manila, Quezon City, Makati Central Post Offices, and CMEC in Pasay
TP in the Philippines has been honored as first runner-up for the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category of the United Nations Women 2024 Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards on November 27, according to a press release from the company. As the
The Social Security System (SSS) announced in a press release that it is implementing a one percent contribution rate hike starting January 2025 to bring the contribution rate to 15 percent from the previous 14 percent, pursuant to the provisions
Local shares declined on Tuesday after a three-day rally, while the Philippine peso slightly improved. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed 1.20 percent lower at 6,545.38, while All Shares also declined by 1.14 percent to 3,750.69 points. Philstock Financials
A hefty oil price hike will greet motorists and consumers during the first few days of 2025. Oil firms will increase gasoline and kerosene prices by P1 per liter, and make a P1.40 per liter increment on diesel on Tuesday.
Former Social Security System (SSS) chief Rolando Macasaet on Saturday called on Malacañang to order the temporary suspension of the implementation of higher contribution rates. In a statement, Macasaet said the Palace has the authority to suspend the implementation of
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday the country’s balance of payments (BOP) surplus is expected to post a bigger surplus for both 2024 and 2025. The BOP summarizes a country’s economic transactions with the rest of the world
Philippine shares rose for the second consecutive day, while the peso depreciated yesterday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) went up by 0.82 percent to 6,603.81, while All Shares likewise rose 0.81 percent to 3,785.48. “Philippine shares continued with the
The local stock market slipped on the last day of trading of the year, while the Philippine peso further strengthened. The Philippine Stock Exchange index slid by 0.16 percent to 6,528.79, while All Shares improved by 0.45 percent to 3,748.51.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) unveiled the Palm Estates township marker at Brgy. E. Lizares in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, which also coincided with the Christmas lighting ceremony at the sprawling 51-hectare residential township. In a
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Office of the Civil Defense urgently urged local chief executives of La Castellana and Bago City in Negros Occidental to reconsider their decision to allow evacuees in their areas, from outside of the 6-kilometer extended
DENR-CENRO Bago City conducted its annual waterbird census for calendar year 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor and conserve waterbird populations in Negros Occidental. The activity was spearheaded by CENRO Rosievel Dimatulac and supported by CENRO CDS
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN As the election period starts on January 12, the Philippine National Police is also set to activate the Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) this month, according to provincial police spokesman PCapt. Judesses
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The provincial government of Negros Occidental is eyeing the granting of P7,000 medical allowance to each government employee, by the national government, for payment to premiums of health insurance. This was disclosed yesterday by Governor Eugenio
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A minor was declared dead on arrival at a hospital, due to the accidental firing of an air gun, as reported by his father, on Sunday, at Hacienda Dos Hermanos in Barangay Purisima, Manapla, Negros Occidental.
The city of Talisay under the leadership of Mayor Neil Lizares formalized its partnership with the Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUP-V) through a Memorandum of Understanding signing with Assistant City Administrator and concurrent CTEIPO head Ismale Penado, representing the
