BSP keeps key rates unchanged amid inflation fears
Defying calls from some forecasters, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas held fire and kept benchmark interest rates unchanged at a record low, confident that inflation will behave within target. That means the overnight borrowing rate remains at 3%, while the overnight deposit stays at 2.5%. Not counting the shift to the interest rate corridor, policy settings haven't moved since September 2014.
Time running out for PSE to take over PDSHC
The odds are stacked against the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) for its acquisition of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDSHC), as it has yet to secure regulatory approval for the deal even as share purchase agreements (SPAs) with stockholders of the fixed-income bourse are set to expire by the end of the month.
Self-driving car industry confronts trust issues after Uber crash
The fatal accident involving an Uber self-driving car cranks up pressure on the self-driving vehicle industry to prove its software and sensors are safe in the absence of strong government standards, experts in the field said.
Sari-sari stores level up with digital transformation
Sari-sari stores can now act as payment centers for utility bills, money remittances, prepaid mobile phone loads and prepaid gaming PINs, made possible by Posible.net.
BEYOND WEIGHT LOSS | Erich Gonzales launched as new face of mySlim
Despite her busy lifestyle, mySlim endorser Erich Gonzales still takes time to eat right and to exercise.
WATCH | 10 Aegis Juris members ordered arrested
The Manila Regional Trial Court on Thursday ordered the arrest of 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity implicated in the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas law freshman Horacio "Atio" Castillo III in September last year.
‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’ resonates with the power of faith
The film will be exclusively screened at SM Cinema theaters nationwide starting March 23.
Makabayan bloc, IBP want to intervene in quo warranto case vs Sereno
Several groups have asked the Supreme Court to allow them to weigh in on the quo warranto petition filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida to against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.
Boracay stakeholders sound urgent plea to hold off island’s total closure
Boracay tourism stakeholders have opposed the total closure of what has been called the world's most beautiful island, saying this will do more harm than good in the government's avowed determination to rid it of environmental pollution and illegal structures.
Sasa Port development back on PPP menu
The Sasa Port Modernization Project, which was pulled out of the public-private partnership (PPP) program in late 2016 after President Rodrigo R. Duterte assumed office, is again up for consideration under the same funding scheme.
3 Aussie firms keen on investing in PH
Three Australian companies have expressed interest to invest in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said in a statement Wednesday.
TV5’s ‘Amo’ first Filipino series to be picked up by Netflix
The 13-episode mini-series will be available worldwide on Netflix starting April 9.
Facebook made mistakes on user data — Zuckerberg
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said that his company made mistakes in how it handled data belonging to 50 million of its users and promised tougher steps to restrict developers’ access to such information.
Ginebra launches 2018 limited edition jerseys
The new limited edition jerseys will be worn by the team in the upcoming 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup starting April 2018.
BUSINESSES WITH HEARTS | BPI Sinag Year 4 social enterprises program launched
This year, BPI Sinag aims to deepen its impact and reach out most especially to social enterprises in the agribusiness, healthcare, energy, and education sectors.













