Headline inflation settled at 3.8 percent in April this year, significantly lower than the 6.6 percent recorded in the same month last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. The headline inflation last month was within the government’s
Motorists and consumers can expect lower oil prices this week as companies will implement rollbacks starting today. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell said they will slash gasoline prices by P0.75 per liter and diesel
The local bourse extended its losses for the third straight day, while the peso closed the week almost flat yesterday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) went down by 0.47 percent to 6,615.55, with All Shares also losing 0.18 percent,
Fuse Lending, the credit arm of finance app and mobile wallet GCash, was recognized for its innovative products at The Asset’s Triple A Digital Awards, recently held in Hong Kong. The awards are a recognition by Hong Kong- based financial
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the government is sticking to its revenue collection target for now, adding that he is hopeful that the double-digit growth in the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) collections will be sustained until the end of
Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet urged Filipino workers to be vigilant and regularly check if their contribution records are updated as the SSS pursued delinquent employers nationwide. Macasaet led the simultaneous Run After
An oil price rollback on Tuesday will snap the six straight weeks of increase in gasoline prices. This, as Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell announced Monday that they will cut gasoline prices by P0.25 per liter and
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is taking proactive steps to protect its pensioners from the dangers of extreme heat following PAGASA’s warning of unprecedented temperatures reaching up to 46 degrees Celsius in 24 areas across the country. Old-Age and
The Cadiz City Pavilion experienced a significant downturn in sales during the weeklong Panaad Sa Negros Festival 2024 held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. The festival, which ran from April 15 to 21, witnessed
The local stock market continued to rebound on Wednesday, closing near the 6,600 level, while the peso moved sideways. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 65.95 points, closing at 6,572.75, while the broader All Shares also rose 16.56 points
Kabataan Partylist-Negros vehemently condemned the intimidation, psychological harassment, and constant illegal surveillance by the state forces to Florence Guzon, KPL-Negros’ Secretary General, a press release from the group said. Last April 25, state elements went to Guzon’s residence in Talisay
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is leveling up its engagement with the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) in a move to further improve the collaboration of both institutions for the benefit of government employees nationwide. “We are committed to
Once again, we are made to consider the greatest desire Christ expressed just before his passion, death and resurrection in the gospel reading of the Mass on Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter. (cfr. Jn 17,20-26) His desire was
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN PrimeWater, with joint venture partner Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA), presented their water management initiatives to address the increasing challenges in water supply in Bacolod City, during a recent hearing of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. The partnership
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN A former head of the National Bureau of Investigation Anti-Terrorism Division is now leading the NBI Bacolod District Office. Manuel Fayre Jr. replaced Atty. Renoir Baldovino, who had been assigned in Bacolod City for more than
DEVOTION. Vendors selling devotional items across the San Vicente Ferrer Parish-Shrine, also known as “Vito Church” located at Barangay Vito in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.* Andrew Altarejos photo
