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Government borrowings down 72 percent in August
The national government slashed its gross borrowings by 72.2 percent in August from a year earlier, as the absence of a retail Treasury bond (RTB) sale pulled down domestic borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
Read more →IMF to Philippines: Broaden tax base, avoid tax amnesties
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging the Philippines to rely more on revenue-raising measures as it trims the budget deficit, warning that tax amnesties could weaken compliance and that fiscal consolidation should not come at the expense of public investment.
Read more →MVP says VITRO REIT IPO may still happen this year
PLDT’s VITRO REIT is keeping its sights set on launching its planned initial public offering (IPO) before the year draws to a close amid concerns it may be pushed back to next year.
Read more →Nearly 18 GW power projects cleared for grid impact study
Power projects totaling over 17.8 gigawatts were endorsed to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) for system impact studies (SIS) in the first half, according to the Department of Energy.
Read more →NFA adopts purchase order system for palay
The National Food Authority (NFA) has adopted a purchase order (PO) system for procuring locally produced palay or unmilled rice, aimed at streamlining and improving monitoring of buffer stock volumes.
Read more →SEC issues CDOs vs 3 firms for illegal investment solicitations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease and desist orders (CDOs) against three entities found engaging in illegal solicitation of investments from the public.
Read more →Size begets size
The stock market has always rewarded winners. But today, the winners are so large that they make up the bulk of the stock index.
Read more →Subic Freeport woos Greek maritime investors
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority is eyeing Greek maritime investments through a strategic partnership with the Hellenic ASEAN Business Council (HABC), a non-profit serving as an institutional bridge between the economies of Greece and member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Read more →Jeepney fares up to P14 starting Sept. 28; buses, taxis, TNVS also hike rates
Commuters will pay higher fares for public utility jeepneys starting Monday, September 28, with fare increases also taking effect for buses, airport taxis, transport network vehicle services and point-to-point buses.
Read more →Daram women find added income in solar salt production
From processing fish and squid to producing salt, women in Daram, Samar are turning the island municipality’s abundant seawater into an additional source of livelihood.
Read more →Mynt IPO draws OFW interest
Interest in the upcoming initial public offering of Mynt, the parent company of GCash, is beginning to extend beyond institutional investors and local market participants.
Read more →Bayan Family of Foundations, Benilde advance opportunities for the deaf
The Bayan Family of Foundations and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde entered into a strategic partnership geared toward inclusive education to empower deaf individuals, provide and create pathways for sustainable employment.
Read more →Beyond the mine: A rehabilitation journey
I visited a nickel mining site for the first time, upon the invite of Berong Nickel Corp., a subsidiary of DMCI Mining Corp.
Read more →BSP sets P1 billion capital floor for banks shifting to digital model
Thrift, rural and cooperative banks that increasingly operate like digital banks will be required to maintain at least P1 billion in capital under new rules aimed at ensuring that rapid technology-driven expansion does not outpace their ability to manage risks.
Read more →IT-BPM industry sees revenue exceeding $50 billion by 2028
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines is optimistic that industry revenues will cross the $50 billion mark by 2028, even as it cited the need to address talent supply and ease of doing business challenges.
Read more →‘Meaningful difference key to brand growth’
Filipino brands must go beyond memory recall and should add relevance and significance if they want to stand out in an increasingly crowded market, according to leading data, insights and consulting firm Kantar.
Read more →Mitsubishi Motors Philippines strengthens commitment to environmental sustainability
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability and shared its best environmental practices during the Crisis Resilience and Sustainability Forum at the 2026 Environmental Summit held at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.
Read more →‘Philippines energy transition gaining momentum’
The International Energy Agency sees the Philippines’ energy transition picking up steam, pointing to an accelerated rollout of renewables and growing efforts to harness nuclear power.
Read more →Philippines makes first shipment of durian, mangosteen to Canada
The Philippines is expanding its fruit exports to Canada following the shipment of fresh durian and mangosteen, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Read more →The fear of being obsolete
The millennials coined a term called FOMO, or fear of missing out.
Read more →‘Weak infrastructure spending may prolong Philippines slowdown’
Weak infrastructure spending could prolong the Philippines’ economic slowdown into 2027, with a smaller allocation for capital outlays threatening to limit support for a recovery in investment and household consumption, ANZ Research said.
Read more →Broader investor base expected with lower GCash IPO price — analyst
The potential pricing of GCash shares at a lower level could make the upcoming Mynt initial public offering more attractive to a broader base of investors.
Read more →Al-Amanah Bank to finance LGU projects next year
Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines will begin financing local government units (LGUs) next year to address underfunding and support infrastructure deficits and basic public services.
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