BSP drafts rules to implement credit quota for innovation
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released draft implementing rules for a law mandating that banks allocate 4% of their loanable funds for innovation development, identifying qualified borrowers as well as several modes of compliance.“The Bangko Sentral recognizes that
PPA reviewing processes to stop importers from using ports for storage
THE PHILIPPINE Ports Authority (PPA) is seeking new policies to discourage importers and other port users from using ports as storage areas.“We are coordinating with the Bureau of Customs (BoC)… for importers not to delay the filing of their importation
The PPO goes to the movies
1 of 5THE PHILIPPINE Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) will hold a fundraising concert that will showcase timeless cinematic pieces of music on Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati.The concert aims to support various PPO
Don’t curse the ‘bobotantes.’ Expose the crooks among their favorite candidates
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. announced during the Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas Convention the other week the senatorial slate of the administration for the 2025 midterm elections. In the slate are Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, Makati City
How Marco Polo’s rebrand is catering to business and leisure travelers
1 of 3By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterMARCO POLO Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf Holdings Ltd., has rebranded to serve the “bleisure” market, targeting travelers who combine business and leisure activities in the Philippines.“Part of our touch