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Loans disbursed by big banks contracted for the second straight month as the industry remains risk-averse amid the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno
The Movement Control Order (MCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang will be lifted and replaced with the Conditional Movement Control Order or CMCO starting 5 Mar 21, Senior Minister Ismail Sabri announced on
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed he has the final say when it comes to the cabinet reshuffle, in response to growing speculations of an impending rejig after after three ministers were jailed last week. On
Further reopening of the economy in the near term will be more likely now with the start of the COVID vaccination program, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. Sought for comment on 1 Mar
A DECISION on whether to extend or end the movement-control order (MCO) will be known on 2 Mar 21, after the matter is discussed at the National Security Council special meeting on 1 Mar 21,