Sept inflation hits 6-month high on higher food, transport costs

2025 年 10 月 6 日 cost, economy, inflation, philippines, statistics

MANILA, Philippines — Inflation rose to a six-month high of 1.7 percent in September, slightly quicker than August’s 1.5 percent on higher transport and food costs, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. But the latest clip was better than the 2-percent median estimate of 14 economists polled by the Inquirer last week. It also

Tycoon Lawrence Ho’s family office opens world’s first resort hospital in Macau

2025 年 10 月 6 日 business, economy, entertainment, healthcare, technology

Black Spade Capital, the family office of Lawrence Ho Yau-lung, has brought Hong Kong-based iRad Hospital to Macau, with a facility equipped with MRI and CT scan equipment in one of his hotels, to support the gaming hubs bid to diversify its economy. The 15, 000 sq ft facility at Studio City of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, one of six casino concessionaires in the gaming hub, makes it the worlds first integrated resort hospital with MRI and CT equipment. The hospital, which was formally.

You’ll Never Guess the Salaries of These 15 Undesirable Jobs – Are You Tempted?

2025 年 10 月 6 日 economy, jobs, salaries

Ever wondered about the high-paying jobs that are often shunned due to their inherent dangers or other reasons? Those that seem to hold little appeal? If curiosity has piqued your interest, get ready to delve into a list of undesirable occupations that surprisingly come with impressive paychecks. How much do these jobs make? What makes . Read more.

Gov’t debt service surged by 257% in Aug. to P664.7B

2025 年 10 月 5 日 business, debt, economy, finance, government

The government’s debt service burden more than tripled in August, driven by higher amortization payments following a mammoth settlement of maturing bonds. Debt payments surged by 257 percent year-on-year to P664.7 billion, according to the latest cash operation report of the Bureau of the Treasury. This brought the eight-month tally to P1.54 trillion, nearly flat