March, 2025

• 16 March

  BSP eyes more rate cuts

  

  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. expects the Monetary Board “to cut a few more times” this year, noting that a reduction is “on the table” during next month’s policy meeting. Speaking to reporters last week, he said the MB remains in an easing cycle but emphasized that the timing and magnitude of rate cuts will depend …

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• 16 March

  External debt declined by US$2.02B in Q4 2024

  

  Total external debt (EDT), or borrowings owed by residents to non-residents, stood at US$137.63 billion as of end-December 2024, down by US$2.02 billion (or 1.4 percent) from the US$139.64 billion level as of end-September 2024.  The external debt ratio (EDT expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product) remains at a prudent level, falling to 29.8 percent from 30.6 percent …

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• 16 March

  ‘Hail Transport PH’ launched

  

  The  “Hail Transport PH”, the newest transport network vehicle service  now revolutionizing ride-hailing in the Philippines was launched.  In a press conference, Atty. Anton Inton, Head for Community Relations and Development, said that hail means that to call up. “In the Hail app, the main difference is that we are focused on safe and reliable transport. Eventually, it”s the drivers …

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• 16 March

  Matadi Gateway Terminal enhances infrastructure, capacity

  

  Matadi  Gateway Terminal (MGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in the Democratic Republic of  Congo, is undertaking several key projects this 2025 to enhance operational efficiency and customer service, and reinforce Matadi’s position as the country’s premier maritime hub. One of the major initiatives is the construction of a 2.65-kilometer road linking the Port of Matadi to the …

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• 16 March

  The unexpected path from SM Scholar to academic leader

  

  SM Scholar alumna Dr. Daisy Rosano fulfills her childhood dream of becoming a teacher through the SM Foundation College Scholarship Program. Life’s challenges often serve as the greatest teachers, shaping character in ways that comfort never could. For many Filipino students, financial hurdles make higher education seem out of reach. But with the right support, these challenges become stepping stones …

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• 16 March

  Boracay Water reinforces integrated approach to water and wastewater management

  

  With the increasing demands of tourism, ensuring a reliable and efficient water supply while maintaining environmental sustainability is a critical challenge for water operators in the Philippines. Boracay Water, an operating unit of Manila Water Philippine Ventures and a concessionaire of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), has effectively tackled these challenges through an integrated approach.  This comprehensive, …

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• 16 March

  EdukSine USA to launch Global Filipino Film Festival

  

  PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero From simple beginnings in a humble home in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, equipped with only minimal resources and a young woman’s impossible yet unstoppable dream, EdukSine has now spread its wings in an attempt to conquer North America. Newly formed EdukSine USA Corporation and EdukSine Studios Corporation jointly announced the launch of its inaugural EdukSine …

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• 16 March

  Reimagined and Reinvented: Filipino Sweets with a Twist   

  

  BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero I guess I’ve reached the age where I prefer desserts with just the right amount of sweetness—anything too sugary, and I’ll probably pass. Is it just me, or do our taste buds naturally evolve as we age? In true Asian culinary fashion, calling a dessert “not too sweet” is often a compliment. Ironic, isn’t it? Desserts are meant …

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• 16 March

  Launching The Official Philippines Chart

  

  The vibrant pulse of Filipino music echoed through the prestigious Clubhouse BGC at The Palace on February 19, 2025, as some of the most important names in the industry gathered for the launch of The Official Philippines Chart. The Official Philippines Chart is operated by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), with the launch event supported by Philippine …

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• 16 March

  PEZA, BCDA to speed up investments in New Clark City

  

  The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), some of the country’s top investment promotion agencies (IPAs), have agreed to split their functions  and speed up the decision-making process in facilitating investments in New Clark City in Tarlac. Under this interim arrangement, PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga explained that “BCDA will monitor and report …

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