Consumer Prices Increase by 7.4%: BSP Estimates 

Colorful display of fresh produce at a night market stall in Pasig, Metro Manila.

According to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, inflation will be reaching its fastest pace in more than three years, due to a mix of weather-related food price pressures and higher oil prices. In a statement on Wednesday, the BSP estimated that consumer prices had risen between 6.4 percent and 7.4 percent in September from a year […]

NTC: Sellers of Second-Hand Phones Need ₱20M Minimum Capital 

Sleek interior of a high-tech store showcasing various mobile devices and accessories.

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is intensifying its crackdown on stolen mobile phones, aiming to protect consumers, reduce crime, and clean up the country’s fast‑growing second‑hand device market.  With mobile phones now central to daily life—from communication and digital payments to work and education—the proliferation of stolen devices poses serious risks to public safety and […]