House GOP launches investigation into Zelenskyy’s Pennsylvania visit
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer launched an investigation on Wednesday into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent visit to an ammunition factory in Pennsylvania. House Republicans have already cried foul on the visit, which Zelenskyy took to thank the workers
Remolona signals 2 more rate cuts
By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could slash rates by 50 basis points (bps) more this year, its governor said on Wednesday. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. told reporters the Monetary Board could implement
NG budget gap narrows to P54.2 billion in August
The National Government’s budget gap sharply narrowed to P54.2 billion in August. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget gap sharply narrowed in August as a double-digit jump in revenues offset a surprising dip in spending, the Bureau
ADB keeps PHL growth forecasts
People shop for affordable Christmas decorations at the Dapitan Arcade in Quezon City, Sept 21, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) kept its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines at 6% this year and 6.2% for
Congress leaders vow to pass budget bill on time
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter LEADERS of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday assured the public that Congress could approve the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 on time, despite political realignments and tension inside their backyards. At