What we’re watching: Trump talks tough on crime after attack
🗓️ What we're watching President-elect Donald Trump used Wednesday’s terrorist attack in New Orleans that left 15 dead as evidence that immigrant criminals are “far worse than the criminals we have in our country.” The attack on Wednesday
Philippine shares climb on PMI, bargain hunting
REUTERSPHILIPPINE SHARES climbed on the first trading day of 2025 on stronger manufacturing activity in December and as investors hunted for bargains.The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index rose by 0.33% or 21.60 points to close at 6,550.39 on Thursday, while
Peso ends lower on Trump 2.0 jitters
ANGIE REYES-PEXELSTHE PESO dropped against the dollar on the first trading day of 2025 as the market stayed cautious ahead of US President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House this month and amid a lack of fresh trading
Congress urged to pass new LANDBANK, DBP charters
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Finance (DoF) said it is pushing for Congressional approval of the new charters of state-run banks Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).“To further strengthen the financial standing
Medical coverage subsidy rules for gov’t employees approved
PIXABAYTHE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the guidelines and regulations governing a subsidy that will allow government employees to obtain their own health insurance coverage.Circular No. 2024-6, which was first issued on Dec. 6, covers the grant