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29 farm-to-market roads eyed in Mimaropa
A total of 29 farm-to-market roads (FMR) across the Mimaropa region are set to be built, with a total funding of P430 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
USD to THB Exchange Rate Today: Thai Baht Moves with Global Market Trends
USD to THB exchange rate stands at 33.40. Thailand's central bank maintained interest rates at 1.00% in 2026, supporting economic stability. Global factors and tourism influence currency fluctuations; travelers should…
DOLE issues pay guideline for Nov. 16-18, 2026 amid 49th ASEAN Summit
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set the pay guidelines for work rendered on November 16 to 18, 2026, which have been declared as special non-working days in the National Capital Region in connection…
HSBC unveils RedCoin as name of Hong Kong stablecoin for 3.3 million PayMe users
HSBC on Wednesday named its stablecoin offering HSBC RedCoin, paving the way for Hong Kong’s biggest lender to make the coin available to the more than 3.3 million users of its PayMe app for money transfers, shopping…
UBS executive’s journey from rhythmic gymnast to trusted adviser to Asia’s wealthy families
Long before she started steering the investment portfolios of some of Asia’s most prominent families, Jin Yee Young was professionally trained to make the best moves in an exacting, high-pressure environment far from…
NTC eyes regulating sale of used mobile phones, gadgets
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is eyeing to issue rules and regulations governing the sale of used mobile phones, tablets, and other gadgets.
Inflation could pick up to as high as 7.4% in September -- BSP
Inflation could accelerate to as high as 7.4% this month, mainly due to weather disturbances affecting agricultural prices, higher pump prices and the depreciation of the Philippine peso, the Bangko Sentral ng…
Metro Manila water allocation cut as Super El Niño looms
Metro Manila’s water supply allocation will be reduced starting October as the government prepares for the potential impact of Super El Niño.
GCash services down
GCash, the e-wallet platform operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI) and used by more than 90 million users, is currently unavailable as of Wednesday morning.
DOLE releases 2027 holiday pay rules
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released Wednesday the pay rules for regular holidays and special (non-working) days for 2027.
