Bad loans in the Philippine banking system climbed to a nine-month high in August, as lenders—squeezed by narrower margins from falling interest rates—may have turned to riskier retail borrowers in search of higher returns. Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed that nonperforming loans (NPL), or debts overdue by at least 90 days
PNB Holdings bets on IT-BPM, lifestyle retailers
The real estate spinoff firm of Philippine National Bank (PNB) is pinning its hopes on the rapidly growing IT and business process management sector (IT-BPM) as well as lifestyle-oriented brands. This, in hopes of maintaining high occupancy in its properties and differentiating itself from its competitors. Joselito Consunji, COO of PNB Holdings Corp. (PHC), told
NDA Finalizes Bihar Seat-Sharing: BJP, JD(U) To Contest 101 Seats Each, LJP Gets 29
The seat-sharing deal follows extensive deliberations in Delhi and Patna involving senior NDA leaders, including BJP election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Vinod Tawde, and Nityanand Rai, as well as interactions with LJP, RLM, and HAM leadership. LJP chief Chirag Paswan, who had initially demanded 40 seats, agreed to the reduced share of 29 seats.
Mamata Banerjee Returns To North Bengal To Review Flood Situation – VIDEO
Talking to the media, Mamata said that the reconstruction works at the affected areas have started.
2026 World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana captain Williams predicts Nigeria vs Benin clash
Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will end Benin Republic’s fine run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, saying the Cheetahs stand no chance of . The post 2026 World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana capta.
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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed insurance companies, reinsurers, and distribution channels to create a framework for managing risks related to fraud.
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli likely to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to participate in the upcoming 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy.