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S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year

S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions.  The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

March inflation climbs to 3.7% due to soaring food, transport costs

The country's inflation accelerated to 3.7%, driven by increased food and transportation costs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's report on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Government announces independent review of forestry ETS costs

Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today announced an independent review into the forestry component of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Register to ensure it is efficient and cost-effective."Up and down the country forestry owners have been raising concerns about the excessive costs that have been imposed upon them by the previous government," Mr McClay says."We have iden.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Palworlds Monthly Server Costs Reach $500k – The Daily Guardian

Title: Palworld’s Phenomenal Success Puts CEO in a Bind: Rising Server Costs Threaten Bankruptcy Subtitle: Indie Game Palworld Surpasses Records with 19 Million Copies Sold,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

DTI allows manufacturers to downsize certain goods to offset rising costs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday that manufacturers of essential goods can maintain profitability amid rising production costs by reducing product sizes or weights, instead of increasing prices. Trade Assistant Secretary Amanda Marie Nograles explained during the televised Bangon Pilipinas briefing that the DTI permitted this adjustment for.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 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

D& L bonds maintain top credit rating

D&L Industries Inc., the country’s leading specialty food ingredients and oleochemicals producer, has maintained the highest credit rating for its outstanding bonds......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

EastWest ramping up credit business

Gotianun-led East West Banking Corp. is strengthening its credit business for possible upticks in loan demand later this year, its top officia.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Asialink secures P300 million credit line from Taiwanese bank

Asialink Finance Corp. has secured a P300-million credit line facility from Taiwan’s Cathay United Bank, shoring up resources that small borrowers can tap into for their expansion plans......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Lending startup unveils credit card for Gen Zs

Technology startup firm Zed Philippines Inc. has launched a Mastercard Titanium credit card with zero interest, zero foreign transaction fees and no annual charges, aiming to roll out these cards to the market within the coming months......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

RCBC credit cards now made from recycled PVC

Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. has phased out single-use plastics and shifted to recycled polyvinyl chloride plastic in producing its credit cards as part of its efforts to lessen carbon emissions and promote sustainability......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

BSP to review 3 percent rate cap on credit card transactions

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will review this month whether to keep or hike the three percent interest rate cap on credit card transactions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

BPI lends fresh P7 billion to Home Credit Philippines

Bank of the Philippine Islands has extended an additional P7 billion loan to Home Credit Philippines, making it the financing firm’s biggest lender......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Tax credit scam: 5 ex-DOF execs get 8 years

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of five former officials of the Department of Finance for graft over the multibillion-peso tax credit scam in the 1990s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Struggling with credit card debt: Renters and low-income individuals fall behind – The Daily Guardian

Title: Financial Challenges Persist for Certain U.S. Population Despite Strong Economy Subtitle: Rising inflation, credit card debt, and student loan burdens threaten the financial well-being.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Wise takes no credit

PBA legend Francois Wise claims no credit in how his godson Bennie Boatwright Jr. has become an outstanding basketball player although it’s often mentioned he was responsible for teaching the San Miguel Beer import his rebounding techniques......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

As global economy slows, Philippines bats for intensified financing solutions

The Philippines has called on multilateral financial institutions to step up support and financing solutions to developing nations as the global economy hits a critical point of further slowdown......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024