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More hikes in BSP key rates seen this year

MANILA -- An economist projects further hike in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates this 2018 if inflation hits 6 percent in the next few months. In a research note, ING...

DOF firm on hikes in alcoholic beverages taxes

MANILA -- To further institute reforms in Philippines’ sin taxes and strengthen moves to prevent the poor and young people from taking alcoholic products, the Department of Finance (DOF) is proposing further...

PCC: New telco must stay away from PLDT, Globe

MANILA -- A prospective new telco player should keep a safe distance from the industry's existing duopoly. This was the stand of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on the latest terms of reference...

Biz group asks gov’t to fast-track NAIA upgrade

MANILA -- The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) urged the government to hasten the upgrading of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), saying that ceasing its operations should never be an option. In...

PH exporters target Brunei Halal market

MANILA -- The Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) led a delegation of manufacturers of halal products to Brunei Darussalam with hopes of tapping the thriving market there. Some nine Filipino exporters recently joined the...

PH officials Beijing-bound to discuss China-supported infra projects

MANILA -- Philippine and Chinese officials are set to meet in Beijing this week to continue discussions concerning the Duterte administration’s “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure projects that China has committed to support...
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