T-bill rates up as shallow easing looms large


MANILA, Philippines — Yields on short-dated local debts of the government snapped five straight weeks of decline ahead of the upcoming rate-setting meeting of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), amid expectations of a slower pace of easing this year. But that did not stop the Marcos administration from raising its targeted amount of Treasury […]…

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PH vehicle output contracted 7.2% in Nov ’24


MANILA, Philippines — The country’s vehicle production declined in November last year by 7.2 percent, falling by nearly 700 units even as local dealerships continued to rack up solid sales numbers. Data from the Asean Automotive Federation (AAF), an umbrella group of industry associations from member-economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), showed […]…

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Chinese research ship passes between Busuanga and Mindoro – monitor


MANILA, Philippines — One of the largest Chinese fisheries research ships spotted inside the country’s archipelagic waters is now on its way out and is now en route to the West Philippine Sea, a maritime expert said Tuesday. Latest data from SeaLight director Ray Powell indicated that, as of 11:41 p.m., Lan Hai 101 “is now passing between Busuanga and Mindoro Islands on its way back into the West Philippine Sea, moving steadily at about 12 knots.” READ: ‘China fisheries research ship spotted in PH archipelagic waters’ “It seems to be transiting, but why it chose this route is not […]…

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‘Grateful’ Boots Anson-Rodrigo writes her autobiography at 80


Veteran actress Boots Anson-Rodrigo just turned 80, and she’s celebrating the milestone by giving back. “It’s all about gratitude,” she said in a recent interview with Lifestyle. “At this age, every morning when King and I wake up, we just say thank you that we’re still alive.” She has been married to international lawyer King […]…

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PNPA alumni free to back VP following House impeachment


MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) alumni have the freedom and right to express their support for Vice President Sara Duterte following the House of Representatives’ impeachment against her, believed PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo who made the clarification on Monday. She likewise revealed that most of the PNPA Class 1991 backed Duterte. “Naconfirm ko ’yan doon sa mga miyembro ng PNPA Class ’91 and majority of them except for three active PNP personnel ay naglabas daw sila, it was just a draft letter of support doon sa mga miyembro ng grupo na ito na naglabas ng […]…

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Bong Go among top bets in latest Pulse Asia survey


Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed gratitude for the continued trust and support of the public after securing a high ranking in the latest Pulse Asia senatorial preference survey conducted from January 18 to 25, 2025. The survey results placed Senator Go in the 2nd to 3rd spot among preferred senatorial candidates, with 50.4% of respondents saying they would vote for him. “Maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong patuloy na tiwala at suporta. Katulad noon hanggang ngayon, hinding-hindi ko sasayangin ang pagkakataong ibinibigay ng taumbayan sa akin na makapaglingkod sa bayan,” Senator Go said in a statement. “Patuloy ang aking serbisyo sa abot […]…

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Ashley Ortega confirms relationship with Mavy Legaspi: ‘I think it’s obvious’


Ashley Ortega has put the romance speculations between her and Mavy Legaspi to rest, as she confirmed that they are indeed in a relationship. Ortega revealed the real score with Legaspi during a “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” interview on Monday, February 10, when asked if they are dating. The topic came up after the actress spoke about wanting to keep her personal life “private.” “I think it’s obvious naman,” she initially replied. This led to Abunda asking the same question, reiterating that Ortega must answer with a “yes or no,” to which she said, “yes.” The actress then shared […]…

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