Johnson ‘looking at’ potential new Secret Service funds in short-term spending bill
Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that House Republicans are “looking at” potentially adding new funding for the Secret Service into a short-term funding bill — though he appeared skeptical that more money is the solution for the agency. “We’re looking
Vehicle sales up by 6.6% in August
CAR ENTHUSIASTS attend the Manila International Auto Show in Pasay City, April 4, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter PHILIPPINE automotive sales grew by an annual 6.6% in August, despite a decline in passenger car sales,
Philippine credit rating upgrade possible if GDP grows faster than expected
Consumer spending is expected to accelerate ahead of the holiday season. Christmas decorations are now up at a shopping mall in Antipolo, Rizal, Sept. 16, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES’ credit rating
BSP may cut RRR this year — Metrobank
BW FILE PHOTOTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could reduce local banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) to as low as 7% this year, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.“While we expect the central bank to continue cutting rates in
Filipino youth worry about climate change, education — survey
Students wade through floods along Taft Avenue in Manila, Aug. 31, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANAROUND 44% of young Filipinos expect future generations to be “worse off than today,” amid rising concern over climate change, education and lack of