The Philippine economy in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.7% in the first quarter of this year, or lower than the 6.4% registered in the same period last year. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the 5.7% GDP growth figure for the first quarter demonstrates that the Philippine […] The post PH GDP grows by 5.7% in Q1; lower than 6.4% last year appeared first on Current PH ..read more

D&L Industries realized a P618-million net income for the first quarter of this year, or a 4% improvement compared to the P594 million of the same period last year. The company attributed the modest increase in its first-quarter net income to the improving operations of its Batangas facility. D&L Industries is the country’s largest manufacturer […] The post D&L nets P618 million in Q1; Batangas plant operations improving appeared first on Current PH ..read more

Philippine headline inflation settled at 3.8% n April this year, or within the government’s target of 2% to 4% and significantly lower than the 6.6% recorded in the same month last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. Food inflation was primarily blamed for the slightly higher inflation rate in April. April’s inflation […] The post April inflation hits 3.8%; within 3% to 4% target of government appeared first on Current PH ..read more

This is a lengthy piece, but hear us out. In John 8 verses 3-11 of the Bible, we saw a throng of people led by religious scholars and the Pharisees dragging a woman who was reportedly caught in an act of adultery. One of the Pharisees, with a prominent goatee and mustache, asked Jesus. “Teacher, […] The post John 8:3-11: A Commentary on the Alleged Ethical Controversy hounding the Philippine Medical Profession Today appeared first on Current PH ..read more

Many doctors are really angry with Dr. Ted Herbosa, the current head of the Department of Health (DoH). After being questioned by Senator Raffy Tulfo on alleged unethical practices reportedly being undertaken by big pharmas, some doctors accuse Herbosa of unleashing his former adviser, Dr. Tony Leachon, to hit a small Pinoy pharma, Bell-Kenz, to […] The post Health Secretary Herbosa reprises role in COVID19 scare with Dr. Leachon? appeared first on Current PH ..read more

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The management of Bell-Kenz, a pharmaceutical company founded by prominent doctors in the country, denies earlier accusations by Senator Jinggoy Estrada that they are involved in multi-level marketing with their fellow doctor colleagues. Estrada made his accusations in a personal privilege speech accusing the pharmaceutical company shortly after his half-brother, Senator JV Ejercito made an […] The post Bell Kenz denies MLM accusation appeared first on Current PH ..read more

OCEANAGOLD (Philippines) Inc. has finalized the offer price for its initial public offering (IPO) at P13.33 per share, or lower than the initial figure of P17.28. Meanwhile, the Regional Trial Court of Nueva Vizcaya denied on April 24, 2024 the issuance of a Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) assailing OceanaGold Philippines’ renewed Financial or Technical […] The post OceanGold finalizes IPO price at P13.33 per share appeared first on Current PH ..read more

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is still optimistic that the Philippine economy will still be the one of the best performers in Southeast Asia. “Let’s put it this way, all the major development observers are seeing a 6 percent at least for the Philippines this year. The IMF (International Monetary Fund), the ADB (Asian […] The post NEDA still optimistic on PH economic growth appeared first on Current PH ..read more

Filipinos should not believe China’s narratives, particularly on the so-called existence of a “gentleman’s agreement,” as these allegations are intended to divert the real issue–that of China’s continuing militarization of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This is the appeal made by Philippine Navy Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson of the AFP in the West Philippine […] The post Philippine Navy urges Filipinos to shun China’s “sow and divide” narratives appeared first on Current PH ..read more