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BSP sees higher BOP surplus

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

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PSEi extends gain, peso weakens

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

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Palm Estates township marker unveiled

• 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

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Big-time price hike for diesel before Christmas

A hefty price increase on diesel products will greet motorists before Christmas. In separate advisories on Monday, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil, and Shell will hike diesel prices by P1.45 per liter while adjusting gasoline prices by 50 centavos

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IMF sees PH economic growth picking up

Philippine economic growth is expected to moderately pick up in 2024 to 2025 backed by lower inflation and gradual monetary policy easing, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. “Growth is expected to accelerate in 2024-25, supported by disinflation, and gradually

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Stocks up, peso strengthens on Friday

Local shares rose as investors hunted for bargains, while the peso strengthened on the last trading day of the week. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 0.17 percent to close at 6,406.38. All Shares also went up by 0.11

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PSEi flat, peso weak on Monday trading

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed flat on Monday and the peso traded weak as well. The PSEi ended the day at 6,615.16 points, slipping by 0.02 percent, with All Shares also flat at 3,752.51 level. Philstock Financials research

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Oil price hike set

In separate advisories Monday, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, and Shell said they will increase gasoline and diesel prices by 80 centavos. Kerosene prices at Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell stations will also increase by 10 centavos. Last

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City council pushes gensets for jails

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO A resolution is urging Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to consider purchasing generator sets for the Metro Bacolod District Jail – MD (BJMP Singcang) and Metro Bacolod District Jail Annex (BJMP Handumanan) facilities, was approved by

Student documentarists feature street artists

The Film Development Council of the Philippines recently screened five student documentaries on arts and the community during the Dokyumentado film festival held across its cinematheque centres nationwide. The FDCP also organized a talkback session with the documentary filmmakers in

Solon calls for lower power costs, questions NGCP franchise violations

Quezon 2nd District Representative and Deputy Speaker David “Jay-jay” Suarez has taken a firm stance in championing the Filipino people’s right to affordable electricity, calling attention to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) alleged violations of its legislative

PENRO activities align with Zero Waste Month

PENRO Negros Occidental headed by Engr. Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya organized environmental activities recently, involving personnel from Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park (MKNP), Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP), Management Services Division (MSD), and Technical Services Division (TSD), according to a press release.

12K+ biz registrations so far in Bacolod

• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO The Bacolod City Permits and Licensing Division recorded a total of 12,185 business registrations from January 2 to 14. Stela Rose Rayos, Permits and License Division head, yesterday said that in 2024, the total business registrations

Former Himamaylan mayor dies at 88

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Former Himamaylan City Mayor Carminia “Mincit” Gatuslao Bascon, 88, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, at a private hospital in Bacolod City, her son, former Mayor Agustin Ernesto “Tinto” Bascon announced yesterday. Tinto