MANILA, Philippines — The new law ending tax breaks on long-term time deposits has triggered a “dramatic” exodus from those savings products, leaving banks and policymakers to wonder where the cash will flow next. Michael Angelo Kho Samson, who chairs the capital markets development committee of the Bankers Association of the Philippines, said member-banks had
The move comes a day after four people were killed and at least 80 injured in violent clashes between protesters demanding statehood for Ladakh and security personnel during a shutdown in Leh
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration plans to scale back local borrowing in the fourth quarter as its annual fundraising efforts wind down, the Bureau of the Treasury said. The government will raise P437 billion through weekly debt offerings from October to December, according to a Sept. 22 memo. The quarter’s program is 36.7-percent smaller
The UFC Perth: Ulberg vs. Reyes Main Card is finally here as we’re set for a betting prediction and pick for the opening bout in the Lightweight (155) Division. Australia’s own Tom Nolan will take on the new prospect Charlie Campbell. Check our UFC odds for the Nolan-Campbell prediction and pick. Tom Nolan (9-1) has gone 3-1 inside the […]
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LONDON, United Kingdom — Economic growth in southeast Europe is expected to be strained next year by US tariffs, increased competition from China and government budget pressures, Europe’s development bank forecast Thursday. The London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) slightly downgraded its growth forecast for its regions in 2026, while revising upwards its expectations
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea on holding religious festivities in school grounds but allowed the century-old Ram Leela in Uttar Pradesh’s Tundla to continue. The bench observed the tradition has been running for over 100 years and directed that festivities must not inconvenience students or obstruct sports activities
PHOENIX — There’s a lot of new people surrounding the Phoenix Suns these days, from first-year coach Jordan Ott to first-year general manager Brian Gregory to new players like Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach. One thing hasn’t changed — Devin Booker plans on being a force for this NBA franchise. READ:
MANILA, Philippines — The government is set to extend the moratorium on rice importation and raise tariffs on imported grains to help stabilize palay (unmilled rice) prices at the peak of harvest season. President Marcos has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prepare the necessary orders to extend the import freeze, according to Agriculture Secretary
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Trade Organization hailed Wednesday Beijing’s decision to no longer seek new special treatment in future WTO talks, calling it a step towards a more equitable global trading system. “This is a pivotal moment for the WTO,” organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said in a statement. “China’s decision reflects a commitment to a
