The labor market is improving, but the government needs to continue its efforts in containing the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and supporting
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FIST Bill key to economic stability
The asset quality of Philippine banks remains strong, but measures such as the proposed Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer bill would prevent it from deteriorating vis-à-vis
UCPB account holders’ funds safe amid cyber heist
United Coconut Planters Bank account holders’ funds remain safe despite the cyber heist last June that cost the government-controlled bank about P167 million. Bangko Sentral
Growth of paraffin oil industry to have positive impact on Philippines economy
Oil production, refining, and export is a key part of the Philippines economy. While the economy of the country is doing well overall, global fluctuations
Over 700 posts in CSC online career fair
The Civil Service Commission would be holding a five-day government online career fair as part of its celebration of the 120th of Philippine Civil Service
POEA extends validity of OFWs’ job certificates
Overseas Filipino workers whose overseas employment certificates have expired during the enhanced community quarantine need not to worry. This, after the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
Diokno to lead virtual launch of digital PERA
Bangko Sentral Gov. Benjamin E. Diokno is set to lead the virtual launch of the Digital Personal Equity and Retirement Account to be broadcast live
Possible stimulus fund boost cited
The government has the capacity to re-allocate budgets for infrastructure projects that cannot be implemented in the remaining months of the year for social protection
Why economic managers back Bayanihan 2
A ranking Department of Finance official said the agency is supporting the P140-billion Bayanihan 2 over the other proposed stimulus packages, noting the “amount is
Perks for banks’ sustainable finance compliance
The Bangko Sentral is studying the possibility of providing regulatory incentives to banks that would heed the Sustainable Central Banking program. “These include our proposal