Day: October 20, 2025

Manila: The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) fully awarded bids for Treasury bills (T-bills) during Monday’s auction. The 91-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills fetched average rates of 4.884 percent, 5.058 percent, and 5.097 percent, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, last week, the average rate of the 91-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills settled at 4.880 percent, 5.072 percent, and 5.119 percent. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael Ricafort noted that T-bill average auction yields mostly eased as a continuing effect of the surprise rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Ricafort further stated, “T-bill average auction yields also

Jakarta: Filipino Olympian Carlos Edriel Yulo qualified in the finals of men’s vault and floor exercise events on Monday at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. According to Philippines News Agency, Yulo topped the men’s vault with 14.750 points, followed by Armenian Arthur Davtyan with 14.566 points and Ukrainian Nathan Chepurnyi with 14.316 points in Subdivision 7 at the Indonesia Arena. In the floor exercise, Yulo scored 14.560 points, placing second behind Fil-British Jake Jarman, who scored 14.700 points. American Kameron Nelson ranked third with a score of 14.30. “First of all, I want to thank

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to go on heightened alert beginning Oct. 30 until Nov. 4 as part of nationwide security preparations for Undas (All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day) commemoration on Nov. 1 and 2. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, on Monday gave the order to all PCG districts, stations, and sub-stations to intensify monitoring and assistance operations in all ports and waterways throughout the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the security preparations are in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for the PCG to ensure the safety, security, and comfort

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up efforts to dismantle networks behind vehicle-related financial scams while arresting more than 400 cybercrime suspects in the third quarter of the year. According to Philippines News Agency, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that the move aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to toughen the stance against individuals exploiting car financing loopholes and bogus ownership schemes. The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in Central Luzon recovered three vehicles involved in separate fraud-related incidents on October 16. In Abucay, Bataan, police recovered a Toyota Vios linked to

Marikina city: Around 150,000 residents in Marikina City participated in a citywide simultaneous earthquake simulation drill on Monday as part of preparations for the anticipated strong quake, known as ‘The Big One,’ expected to hit Metro Manila, Mayor Maan Teodoro announced. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘The Big One’ refers to a projected magnitude-7.2 (or higher) earthquake along the West Valley Fault near Metro Manila, which scientists warn could lead to widespread destruction. Mayor Teodoro reported that approximately 100,000 individuals participated from schools, with an additional 50,000 participants representing communities and the private sector. Teodoro emphasized the importance of these