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RRR cut boosts market to fresh 2-year high
The local stock market soared to a fresh high in over two years as the decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to fur- ther lower the banks' reserve requirements ratio (RRR) boosted investor sentiment.
BOP swings to $88-M surplus in Aug
The country's balance of payments (BOP) position remained in a surplus for a second straight month in August, shifting from a deficit a year ago, mainly due to the central bank's net income from investments abroad.
BSP slashes banks' reserve requirements
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) surprised markets yesterday as it announced another major reduction in the amount of deposit banks are required to keep in their vault.
'US Fed cut has little effect on BSP moves'
The recent jumbo rate cut from the US Federal Reserve will have minimal impact on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' mon- etary policy decisions, according to BSP Governor Eli Remolona.
Rice imports surpass 3 M MT as of mid-Sept
The country's rice imports have breached the three million metric ton (MT) mark as of mid-September, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry.
NLEX HURDLES ROADBLOCK
Even in the midst of their four-game skid, the NLEX Road Warriors knew that a trip to the PBA Governors' Cup crossover quarterfinals is very much within reach.
Historic 50-50
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani made Major League Baseball history on Thursday, becoming the first player ever to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
Sadorra, Gomez find winning lines
The Philippines rode on victories by Grandmasters Julio Catalino Sadorra and John Paul Gomez as it flattened South Africa, 3-1, in the eighth round Thursday to keep its medal bid alive in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here.
Phl junior lifters deliver gold medals
Like a factory, Philippine weightlifting is continuously producing world champions.
Ino and the gutsy Pinoy chessers
Commentary From the Olympics to Olympiad.
13-year-old rules Forest Hills Classic
Junior golfer Yunju An showcased her talent well beyond her years in a dominant sevenstroke win over Gretchen Villacencio in the ICTSI Forest Hills Ladies Classic at the Nicklaus course here yesterday.
Israel pounds Lebanon
As Hezbollah vows revenge for device blasts
Mpox vaccines administered in Rwanda, first in Africa
Mpox vaccines have been administered in Africa for the first time, with several hundred high-risk individuals vaccinated in Rwanda, the African Union's disease control center said on Thursday.
Marcos sends off mobile care clinics to 82 provinces
The government has completed the distribution of mobile primary care clinics to 82 provinces in the country, with President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos leading the send-off of the last batch of vehicles to Mindanao yesterday.
GSIS allots P1.5 B for dengue loans
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P1.5 billion in emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by the increasing number of dengue cases.
Fisherman survives 46 days adrift in open sea
A fisherman who was reported lost since Aug.4 was found alive after 46 days of keeping himself afloat in the open sea.
Cavite bettor wins P19 M lotto prize
A lone bettor from Cavite won the P19-million jackpot in the Lotto 6/42 draw on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said yesterday.
Fuel price hike of PO.90 per liter looms
After a two-week downtrend, pump prices of petroleum products are expected to increase by as much as P0.90 per liter next week.
Prices of eggs continue to go up
Retail prices of eggs are expected to continue going up until December amid the increase in demand during the holiday season and supply issues, according to the Philippine Egg Board Association.
NAIA gets new website, social media pages as upgrade starts
SMC-New NAIA Infra Corp.(NNIC) has launched an official website and social media pages of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as the transformation of the Philippines' primary gateway begins.
300,000 connections affected by damaged Maynilad pipeline
At least 300,000 service connections were affected by the water interruption after a 2.2-meter-diameter pipeline of Maynilad Water Service Inc.along Recto corner Delpan Avenue in Manila was damaged by a third-party contractor conducting a drainage construction project.
3 Chinese plane pickpockets to be blacklisted by BI
Three Chinese men accused of stealing valuables from hand-carried bags while on a flight from Malaysia will be blacklisted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
PAOCC, BI nab Michael Yang brod at NAIA
The elder brother of former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Thursday night.
Duque posts bail, vows to challenge graft rap
Former health secretary Francisco Duque III has posted bail before the Sandiganbayan for his graft case in connection with alleged irregularities in the Department of Health (DOH)'s transfer of P41.46 billion to the Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service (PS-DBM) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Sandigan: Ex-AFP comptroller must pay P400 M fine
Anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has upheld its earlier resolution ordering retired military comptroller Carlos Garcia to pay a total of P407.8 million in fine as part of his conviction for direct bribery and facilitating money laundering when he was in the military service.
DA: Rice importers may face hoarding raps
Importers face possible charges of hoarding after the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said 888 containers or an estimated P555 million worth of imported rice have been left unclaimed for over 20 days at the Port of Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.
Pagasa monitoring 'Igme'
Tropical Depression Igme will not make landfall but may bring rains over parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Go grateful for strong showing in OCTA poll
Sen Bong Go has expressed his gratitude to the Filipino people after being included among the top preferences in the latest OCTA Research senatorial survey for the 2025 elections.
De Lima leads LP party-list nominees
The once-ruling Liberal Party (LP) is fielding stalwarts, including former senator Leila de Lima, in next year's party-list elections.
Angara vows to improve students' IT skills, digital literacy
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has vowed to improve the information and technology or IT skills and digital literacy of Filipino students to make them more \"adaptable\" when they enter the workforce.