ERC approves higher rate for FIT-All
A power utility company lineman inspects electric meters in Tondo, Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter CONSUMERS will face higher electricity bills starting in March as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a new rate for the feed-in
Investor sentiment likely to improve as Philippines is removed from ‘gray list’
BUILDINGS are seen in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Feb. 7, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES’ exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “gray list” is seen to improve investor
Analysts say RRR cut to boost economic activity
A vendor sells fruits during Lunar New Year celebrations at Chinatown in Binondo, Manila, Philippines, Jan. 28, 2025. — REUTERSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter FURTHER lowering banks’ reserve requirements is seen to drive economic growth as increased liquidity could
Smart invoicing made simple: The case for automation in finance
Automation has become a driving force in modern business, transforming areas such as manufacturing, customer service, and accounting. In accounting, particularly, financial electronic data interchange (EDI) has enabled businesses to streamline invoicing and payment processes, making them more efficient and
Australia-backed program funds Filipina-led sustainable, gender-equitable startups
An innovative funding program backed by the Australian government was recently launched in the Philippines, encouraging further improvement in gender equity business practices while giving women-led and women-owned businesses scalable access to growth capital. Called SheSecure, the funding program is an
Extending access to quality healthcare for Filipinos
Maintaining good health is not just a matter of building practices and making choices for a better state of well-being. It also involves proper investments for fitness or wellness, as well as securing funds for attending to unexpected health conditions.
The push for better healthcare
facebook.com/PhilHealthOfficialThe observance of National Health Insurance (NHI) Month serves as the Filipinos’ annual reminder of the government’s commitment to ensuring that no Filipino is left behind when it comes to healthcare. Through the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), millions of