MANILA, Philippines — Consumer prices continue to rise, but galloping inflation has so far hardly affected the cost of dying and the prices of items for remembering the dead. As people visit cemeteries this week to remember their dearly departed, vendors of flowers and candles in Manila said their prices have remained nearly the same […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to sign at least five economic agreements with China during President Xi Jinping’s visit to the country in November, the Department of Finance (DOF) said yesterday. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said the agreements include loans and guarantees, economic and technical cooperation, support for the feasibility studies on the […]
Read MoreCEBU Pacific has appointed Grace Travel Agency as one of its Passenger Service Agents (PSAs) in Brunei Darussalam. Grace Travel Agency will be able to make reservations and issue Cebu Pacific tickets for customers starting next month. Travellers thinking of going to the Philippines and beyond can easily access to 37 domestic destinations and 27 […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ widening current account deficit as a result of higher investments will leave the country more vulnerable to external shocks and developments, according to ANZ Research. In its Asia Macro Strategy Weekly report, ANZ Research noted that the uptick in investments has led to a current account deficit in some economies […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Senate was urged yesterday to pass its version of the bill imposing tariffs on rice importation so it could soon become a law that could help bring down rice prices. In making the appeal, Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte reminded senators that the bill is a priority legislative measure of […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Countries in Asia and the Pacific are being encouraged to accelerate progress on gender equality in order to reach ambitious goals under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In a joint report titled “Gender Equality and the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific: Baseline and Pathways for Transformative Change by […]
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