‘WagMagpaloko!’ financing companies remind the public
By Aian GuanzonScammers and scam incidents are on the rise, especially in recent months, said Global Dominion Customer Service Head Sarah Tabing. The observed increase in reported online lending scams was seconded by other financing companies like SAFC, Global Cebuana,
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
The nation’s loan program for disaster survivors has fully exhausted its funding, the Biden administration announced Tuesday. And lawmakers, the only ones who can greenlight more funding, are slated to be out until after Election Day. Without congressional action, the
OFW remittances up by 3.2% in August
A trader shows US dollar notes at a currency exchange booth in this file photo. — REUTERSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterCASH REMITTANCES from overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rose by an annual 3.2% in August, the Bangko Sentral ng
Oil price shocks could fuel inflation anew
Fuel retailers on Tuesday implemented big-time price hikes. Gasoline prices rose by P2.65 per liter, diesel by P2.70 per liter, and kerosene by P2.60 per liter. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANFURTHER VOLATILITY in oil prices and potential price adjustments could
Social services, food security to get P292-B boost in 2025 budget
The House of Representatives — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana, ReporterA SMALL COMMITTEE tasked by the House of Representatives to propose changes to the 2025 General Appropriations bill has increased funding for social services, food security and social