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World Bank Revised PH Growth Forecast
In October of 2018, the World Bank’s forecast on the Philippine economy was 6.5 percent for 2018 and 6.7 percent for 2019. Due to the recent economic trends which were greatly impacted by the runaway...
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The Philippine Long Weekend Guide For 2019
Another year, another set of holidays. Whether you have vacation plans for 2019 or you simply want to take a longer time away from your work or business, the most efficient way to do that is by...
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List Of VAT-Free Medicines Is Now Out
The list for the VAT-free medicines is now out as the government rolled out the tax exemption on the sale of medicines for diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. The 12% VAT on prescription...
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Inflation On Its 6-month Low In December According To A Poll
A Reuters poll suggests that inflation may have slowed to a 6-month low in December. The slow decline of inflation can be credited to the easing of food and fuel prices, based on the poll. Due to...
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Economy To Improve In 2019 While Elections Pose Risks According To An Analyst
According to an analyst, the Philippines' economic fundamentals will improve this year against the backdrop of uncertainty due to the mid-term elections. In addition, the peso will stabilize against...
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Money Saving Deals From Your Favorite Credit Cards This 2019!
If you plan to start the year with a minimal dent on your wallet, having the right financial tools and access to the right resources is a step towards the right direction. To take you closer to...
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Go-Jek Denied Entry To The Philippines
Go-Jek, a prominent tech startup based in Indonesia which specializes in ride-hailing and logistics has been denied by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to operate in...
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Cebu Pacific Announced A New Check-In Baggage Policy Starting Jan. 15
Earlier on Thursday, January 10, 2018, Cebu Pacific, one of the country’s largest airlines announced that it will be implementing a new check-in baggage policy starting January 15, 2018. According to...
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Work From Home Bill Signed Into Law
The Republic Act 11165 also known as the Telecommuting Act, a bill that allows private sector employees to work from home has been signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, January 10....
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Money Saving Trends That You May Not Know About Yet
Saving money is difficult for most people. It isn’t as simple as putting money in your separate savings account or piggy bank because us mortals need a more enticing motivation than just saving money...
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Did You Know? Poor Vision Is Considered As A Disability In The Philippines
Individuals who have poor eyesight but not completely visually impaired are actually eligible for a PWD ID. A news report in ABS-CBN's late night news, Bandila, has shed some light on this matter, to...
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The Department of Health (DOH) Is Eyeing The Exemption Of Cancer Meds VAT
Efforts to make cancer medications VAT-Free was recently announced by DOH Undersecretary after advocacy groups clamored for such move. The recent implementation of VAT-free medicines for diabetes,...
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BSP Sees Inflation Clocking In At 3.2% For 2019
The Deputy Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Diwa Guinigundo said on Thursday that they see inflation clocking in at 3.2 percent for the whole of 2019. Earlier this month, BSP noted that...
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A Commuters Guide To Metro Manila’s LRT Network
Every major city around the world is known for its own set of public transport infrastructure in the form of a mass transit or railway system, and Manila is no exception. Being the capital city in the...
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Bargain Hunting: Here Are The Best Seasons To Buy Things In 2019
Shopping is like a combination of math and science, they come with patterns and formulas which can be deciphered; just like how sales and promotions follow a cycle. Awareness of the trends that...
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Philippines Signs P80.47-Billion Loan Deal On North-South Railway
One of the biggest projects to have been inked under Duterte's infrastructure program "Build, Build, Build", the P80.47-billion (US$1.54-billion) loan agreement on the 109-kilometer North-South...
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Top 8 Investments For Just ₱20,000
These days, ₱20,000 may not sound like much. It’s so easy to just head to the mall and blow it on gadgets, clothes, or food. One swipe of your credit card and it’s all gone. The 2017 Financial...
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U.S. Issues Ban On Temporary Work Visas For Filipinos
In an announcement published last week, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) imposed the ban starting 19 January 2019. The U.S. agency stated that Philippines will no longer be eligible to...
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Medical Marijuana Has Been Approved In The Philippines
The bill survived the House of Representatives vote on its 2nd reading in the lower chamber, allowing for the regulated medical use of marijuana. House Bill 6517 or the Philippine Compassionate...
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Top 5 Ways On Owning A Property This 2019
2019 is a new year to celebrate and to set your goal to own a property. There is no magic formula for this, but it does present an opportunity to drive up your skills and boost your confidence to...
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