Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has assured the public that the national government has sufficient funds ready and available to quickly finance the relief and rehabilitation of areas affected by Typhoon Kristine and further capacitate local government units (LGU) disaster preparedness and response efforts. “Rest assured, we have adequate funds in the National Treasury to…
Malbon, the trailblazing lifestyle brand fusing fashion with the essence of golf, will be opening their largest store worldwide in the Philippines! Judging by the border-up that was just installed, it will be over a half city block long in the heart of BGC at the Shangri-La, facing 5th Avenue. Founded by the dynamic duo…
Tropical Storm Kristine impacted the Philippines, prompting Meralco to mobilize line crews for power restoration amidst strong winds and floods. Affected customers reduced from 566,000 to approximately 360,000, primarily in Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas. Meralco is preparing for Tropical Depression Leon and is distributing relief packs for storm victims.
Filipino mothers are the role models the world needs. They are caring, nurturing, and resilient. They bring communities together and embody the country’s spirit of innovation. When something is lacking, they find ways to make it whole; when constrained by their financial situation, they dig deep into their experiences to find solutions. They do all…
Whether staying in the metro or planning a quick out-of-town escape this Halloween weekend, Richmonde Hotels has thrilling deals on room accommodation, chilling scares, and fun frights for the whole family and friend squad to enjoy! Eastwood Richmonde Hotel Make your Halloween celebration a kid-friendly affair by making a beeline for Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s 3rd-floor…
The Social Security System (SSS) is offering salary and pension loans to members and pensioners affected by Tropical Storm Kristine for home rehabilitation and essential needs. Eligible applicants include employed and self-employed members with specific contribution requirements. Pensioners can apply for loans based on their monthly pension, with various repayment terms and conditions.
Globe has begun restoration work in parts of Visayas where commercial power failure caused network outages amid the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. As of 9 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024, Globe has progressed in restoring call, text, and data services in some sites that experienced service disruptions due to power outages. These include…
Meralco line crews and personnel are relentlessly working to restore service in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. As of noon today, around 397,000 customers are affected by service interruptions, mainly in the provinces of Laguna and Cavite. Some are also in parts of Rizal, Quezon, and Batangas, while the rest are in Metro…
Maya and Landers Superstore have launched a tech-forward credit card, offering up to 5% cashback at Landers, 2% on dining, and 1% on other purchases. Cardholders can track rewards via the Maya app and redeem up to P200,000 cashback annually. Application is paperless for Landers members with a Maya account.
Public sector foreign borrowings in the Philippines increased by 36% in Q3, reaching $3.81 billion. This includes a $2.50 billion bond issuance and project loans totaling $1.31 billion. The funds will support various initiatives, including maritime safety, agrarian reform, and climate resilience, under BSP regulations ensuring manageable external debt levels.