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Risks outweigh benefits from LPG

Risks outweigh benefits from LPG

By JENNY F. MANONGDO Manila, Philippines – The Department of Health (DoH) has warned that improper conversion of vehicles to Auto-Liquefied Petroleum Gas (ALPG) poses health risks that could lead to death. Incoming search terms:auto lpg exposure causes health risk (1)Www Pigo lpg tempo (1) var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 
BSP as Supervisor and Regulator

BSP as Supervisor and Regulator

(Concluded from last week) Manila, Philippines – LAST week, I discussed how the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas acts as the supervisor and regulator of financial institutions such as banks, quasi-banks, trust entities, savings and loan associations, and pawnshops. I also enumerated the ways in which the BSP exercises its supervisory powers: 1) Issuance of Rules; 2) Examination and Investigation;... 
BSP as Supervisor and Regulator (First of Two Parts)

BSP as Supervisor and Regulator (First of Two Parts)

Manila, Philippines – ONE of the three pillars of central banking is effective supervision and regulation. The other two pillars are: 1. Maintenance of price stability. 2. Maintenance of an effective payment and settlement system. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) acts as supervisor and regulator of the following institutions: 1. Banks. 2. Subsidiaries and affiliates of banks. 3....