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Banks’ bad loans swell in 2023
The soured loans of Philippine banks picked up to 3.23 percent in 2023 from the almost two-year low in 2022, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
RCBC the best PH bank by network uptime, and UBP ranks at the bottom
Brankas, a Singapore-based fintech software and services provider, published its first annual ASEAN Bank Stability Report to measure the network uptime performance of ASEAN-region banks, and RCBC finished in the top spot among banks in the Philippines with an uptime of 98.3% (31 hours total downtime) including a stretch of seven months with zero downtime events......»»
‘Philippine banks to ride wave of robust economic growth’
The projected robust economic growth this year could shape up into a better year for Philippine banks, S&P Global Ratings said......»»
Banks expect higher consumer, corporate loan demand in Q1
Despite the higher for longer interest rate scenario, Philippine banks still expect a stronger loan demand from companies and households in the first quarter of the year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
More groups to establish Islamic banks in Philippines
More groups are looking at establishing Islamic banks in the Philippines as the first branch of the new banking classification is expected to open soon, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Group bats for lease-free broadband connectivity for digital economy growth
A digital advocacy network said that the Philippines should lift the lease payments for the setup of internet connection, emphasizing that it will have a positive impact on Filipino web users......»»
US tanker transfers fuel to Subic storage facility
US-registered tanker is currently in the country to transfer fuel from a military base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to a commercial storage facility in Subic Bay, according to the US embassy in Manila......»»
‘Higher interest rates are here to stay’
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to hold on to higher rates for a little longer, moving in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve and the rest of the central banks globally......»»
Analysts paint rosier economic picture for 2024
The country’s strong economic growth is likely to be sustained this year on the back of rising exports and robust private consumption, according to the Department of Trade and Industry as well as private banks......»»
Binay: Yellow card holders get free PET, CT scans
Makati residents who have yellow cards and their dependents below 21 years old can avail themselves of free digital PET and CT scan services at the Makati Life Medical Center by the third quarter of the year, Mayor Abby Binay announced yesterday......»»
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds.....»»
Tropical cyclone likely to enter PH this week - The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later this week. "The weather disturbance, which was predicted to enter PAR this weekend, would likely affect some areas in Mindanao," weather specialist Rhea Torres said. In the meantime, most areas will continue to swelter,.....»»
Dino vs Dina in 5th district ‘most likely’ in next polls
Dino vs Dina in 5th district ‘most likely’ in next polls.....»»
Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China
Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»
Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China
Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»
BSP: Inflation likely eased further in January
Headline inflation likely slowed further for the fourth straight month in January, ranging between 2.8 and 3.6 percent, after easing to a 22-month low of 3.9 percent in December, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Philippines likely grew below target in 2023 – economists
The economy likely posted growth below the government’s target of six to seven percent in 2023, according to economists......»»
Philippines likely missed 2023 growth target
While some economists believe the Philippine economy likely grew faster in the fourth quarter, the overall expansion in 2023 is still expected to fall short of the six to seven percent target penned by the government’s economic managers......»»
BSP governor says February rate cut not likely
In statements made to the press, BSP Governor Eli Remolona said that due to the “numbers we are seeing” a rate cut “is not likely (on) February 15”, which is the next scheduled meeting date for the BSP’s Monetary Board......»»
Economy likely grew by 6.2 percent in Q4
The Philippine economy likely posted a faster growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2023 than in the third quarter, supported by gains in the labor market, according to an economist......»»