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FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund
Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»
Budget releases, utilization up in Q1
he government increased its releases of cash allocations with state agencies as of the first quarter following the record P5.768-trillion budget this year......»»
Singapore-based Pinoy artist Marian Carmel releases new single
In contrast to her “melancholic tendencies” in her previous releases, singer-songwriter Marian Carmel took on a more cheerful tune as she dropped her latest single take what i can get. The track explores “unrequited love in a cheeky light.”.....»»
‘Born to be Wild’ goes to Victorias, releases monitor lizard at Gawahon
‘Born to be Wild’ goes to Victorias, releases monitor lizard at Gawahon.....»»
Bacolod releases P11M garbage fee shares to Bata, Villamonte
Bacolod releases P11M garbage fee shares to Bata, Villamonte.....»»
DOLE releases P4.7-M aid to TUPAD beneficiaries in Dumaguete
DOLE releases P4.7-M aid to TUPAD beneficiaries in Dumaguete.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, February 16. Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso......»»
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.....»»
Asialink loan releases jump 38% to P12.6 billion
Loans extended by Asialink Finance Corp. jumped by 38.1 percent to P12.6 billion last year from P9.12 billion in 2022, further boosting its lending portfolio......»»
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......»»
SteelAsia secures P8.3 billion loan for Batangas steel mill
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has obtained a loan amounting to P8.3 billion from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Philippine Business Bank (PBB) to support the completion of its P18-billion steel section mill in Lemery, Batangas......»»
Banks see higher loan demand in Q2
Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»
Maya Bank lends P2.75 billion to fintech firm Tala
Philippine digital lender Maya Bank has signed a loan channeling partnership with global financial technology firm Tala, providing P2.75 billion of loan capital to the fintech company......»»
ADB, Buskowitz Solar ink $12 million loan for rooftop panels
The Asian Development Bank has signed a $12 million (P675 million) loan agreement with Buskowitz Solar Inc. for the installation of solar panel systems in commercial and industrial buildings’ rooftops in the Philippines......»»
BPI bullish this year amid continued loan growth
After posting record earnings in the first quarter, Bank of the Philippine Islands is optimistic about its growth prospects for this year as it sees its loan book growing by 11 to 12 percent, mainly driven by higher loans from consumers......»»
Another green loan on the table for PLDT
Telco giant PLDT Inc. is planning to acquire another sustainable loan within the year, this time to help finance some of its initiatives in bridging the digital divide......»»
ACEN receives $150 million green term loan from SMBC
A subsidiary of ACEN Corp. has inked a $150 million green term loan facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to bankroll investments in renewable energy projects across the region......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Solar Philippines, Indonesian partner secure $14 million loan for solar farm
Solar Philippines and its Indonesian partner have secured a $14-million bank loan for the development of a 25-megawatt solar farm in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali......»»