Philippines posts 1.2 bln USD surplus in March
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 1.2 billion U.S. dollars in March 2024, slightly lower than the 1.3-billion-dollar BOP surplus recorded a year ago, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in March reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency deposi.....»»
China rejects U.S., Japan, Philippines concern on South China Sea
BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Relevant countries' groundless accusation and deliberate smears against China on the South China Sea issue are unacceptable, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on a statement issued by the United States, Japan and the Philippines after their trilateral summit. The statement.....»»
Laurenn Hoffman, iba pa kakana sa Philippine Athletics Championships
KABILANG si Lauren Hoffman sa mga Fil-foreign athletes na sasabak sa Philippine Athletics Championships. The post Laurenn Hoffman, iba pa kakana sa Philippine Athletics Championships first appeared on Abante......»»
FEF: Charter amendments to boost FDIs, clear policies
The proposed Charter amendments expanding foreign ownership rights in key sectors could attract more foreign direct investments into the country and help drive economic growth, according to the Foundation for Economic Freedom......»»
Speaker seeks expanded Balikatan, appeals for increased US aid
Speaker Martin Romualdez asked his lawmaker-counterparts in US Congress for an expansion of joint military exercises in the Philippines and also sought an increased US foreign military financing......»»
Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases
The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»
Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff
Mistulang ginawang kasambahay ng asawa ng dating government official ang isang staff ng department store nang mag-shopping ito ng kanyang mga gamit. The post Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff first appeared on Abante......»»
Nearly 700 bets take part in Philippine Athletics Championships
Close to 700 athletes, including the country’s finest and bets from nine foreign countries, will see action in the Philippine Athletics Championships scheduled May 8-12 at the PhilSports track oval in Pasig City......»»
Foreign borrowings nearly halved in Q1
The public sector’s foreign borrowings approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas went down by 48 percent to $2.87 billion in the first quarter from $5.56 billion recorded a year ago......»»
Monetary Board approves $2.87B in foreign loans for public sector in Q1 2024
Monetary Board approves $2.87B in foreign loans for public sector in Q1 2024.....»»
BSP approves more changes to forex rules
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has approved more amendments to its regulations to further facilitate the access of authorized agent banks to foreign exchange resources and streamline documentary requirements, procedures as well as reporting......»»
Franchising industry sees 8–10 percent growth this year
The country’s largest franchising association is looking to grow franchise stores and revenues by eight to 10 percent this year as more foreign brands are interested to enter the country, while local brands continue to expand......»»
Negosyo babaha sa Indo-Pacific Business Forum
Tiniyak ni Speaker Martin Romualdez na babaha ang mga foreign investment sa idadaos na 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum sa bansa. The post Negosyo babaha sa Indo-Pacific Business Forum first appeared on Abante......»»
Romualdez: Trilateral summit pagkilala sa foreign policy ni Marcos
Nanindigan si Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez na ang trilateral summit ng Estados Unidos, Japan at Pilipinas ay isang pagkilala sa pamumuno at foreign policy ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. The post Romualdez: Trilateral summit pagkilala sa foreign policy ni Marcos first appeared on Abante......»»
Vietnam Airlines launches flights from NAIA
The Manila International Airport Authority welcomes Vietnam Airlines, the 50th foreign airline that operates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport......»»
FDI inflow registers 2-month high in January
The inflow of foreign direct investments soared by 89.9 percent to hit a two-month high in January, as easing inflation boosted investor confidence in the Philippines......»»
PFDA commits to increased dividend payments to Treasury
Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Fisheries Development Authority announced in a statement that it would remit 75% of its dividend payouts coming from the prior 50% after Finance Secretary Ralph Recto requested the government firm to increase its remittances to the government. .....»»
Tayag retiring from DOH on April 15
After 35 years in public service, Department of Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag is retiring from the DOH on April 15......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»