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Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso. This increase in the value of remittances helped households cope with high inflation. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), cash remittances through banks totaled $33.5 billion, marking a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Ecozone investments slip by 9% in 4 months

Total investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority reached nearly P30 billion in the first four months of 2024, a nine percent decline from P33.094 billion worth of projects cleared in the same period last year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

First Gen income drops to P4.5 billion

The profit of Lopez-led power firm First Gen Corp. declined by nine percent to P4.5 billion in the first quarter from a year-ago level of P4.9 billion on the back of lower earnings from its geothermal and natural gas units......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated News11 hr. 59 min. ago

Shell Pilipinas profit tumbles to P1.2 billion in 2023

The earnings of Shell Pilipinas Corp. plunged by 70.7 percent to P1.2 billion in 2023 from P4.1 billion in 2022 on the back of declining global fuel prices and elevated interest rates......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

GSIS income surges to P113 billion in 2023

The earnings of state-run Government Service Insurance System jumped by 70 percent to P113.3 billion in 2023 from P66.4 billion in 2022 on the back of strong revenues from financial assets and investments......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Philippine remittances rise by 3 pct in February

MANILA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 2.95 billion U.S. dollars in February, recording a 3 percent year-on-year growth, the Philippine central bank said on Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances grew by 2.8 percent to 6.10 billion dollars in the first two months, with the United States, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Japan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows grow by 27.8 pct in November

MANILA, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines grew year-on-year by 27.8 percent in November 2023 to reach 1 billion U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the November figure brought the country's FDI net inflows from January to November 2023 to 7.6 billion dollars, 13.3 percent lower than the 11 months in 20.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows grow by 27.8 pct in November

MANILA, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines grew year-on-year by 27.8 percent in November 2023 to reach 1 billion U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the November figure brought the country's FDI net inflows from January to November 2023 to 7.6 billion dollars, 13.3 percent lower than the 11 months in 20.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Power, real estate fuel FPH earnings in 2023

Strong contributions from power generation and real estate segments fueled a nearly 20-percent jump in the earnings of First Philippine Holdings Corp. in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

SM conglomerate optimistic on growth prospects for 2024

Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. of the Sy family is cautiously optimistic for 2024, but remains committed to stay on growth mode after solid contributions from its core businesses and higher earnings contribution from portfolio investments, which lifted earnings by a quarter to P77 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Meralco powers up profit by 37 percent in 2023

Manila Electric Co., the country’s biggest power utility, said its core earnings went up by 37 percent to P37.1 billion last year, powered by contributions from its power generation and retail electricity businesses, as well as the continued increase in energy sold by its distribution utility business......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Wholesale price of tomatoes soar

Two months after the reported dumping of tomatoes, the wholesale price of the produce at the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal has soared to P70 per kilo due to shortage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

PNB books 10.4% growth in Q1 income

Philippine National Bank of tobacco and airline magnate Lucio Tan booked a 10.4-percent increase in earnings to P5.31 billion in the first quarter from a year-ago level of P4.81 billion, boosted by core business growth and lower credit provisions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

CREIT income rises to P1.4 billion in 2023

Robust revenues driven by its green asset portfolio expansion boosted earnings of Citicore Energy REIT Corp. by 12 percent to P1.4 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Low copper prices bring down Atlas Mining income by 65%

Earnings of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. plunged by 65 percent to P1.12 billion in 2023 from P3.22 billion in 2022 due to lower global copper prices and payment of loans......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

BDO profit hits record P73.4 billion in 2023

BDO Unibank Inc. grew its earnings by 28.5 percent to hit an all-time high of P73.41 billion in 2023, driven by strong growth across its core businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

AUB profit hits record high in 2023

Rebisco-led Asia United Bank and its subsidiaries boosted earnings by 32 percent to a record high of P8.3 billion in 2023, from P6.3 billion in 2022......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Pagcor profit soars to P6.82 billion in 2023

Earnings of state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. surged by more than 50 percent to nearly P7 billion last year as the gambling sector bounced back and exceeded pre-COVID levels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Bloombery ends dispute with GGAM

Subsidiaries of Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp. have ended their decade-long dispute with casino management firm Global Gaming Philippines LLC, reaching a universal settlement which includes a $300 million special block sale......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Bloomberry opens Quezon City casino in May

The company’s financial and operating results for 2023, “reflect a resilient Philippine economy amid a challenging global economic landscape,” Razon said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024