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Economy grew by 5.6% in 2023

The Philippine economy expanded at a slower pace in 2023 than the previous year, falling below the government’s growth target amid high inflation and interest rates that affected consumption......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarJan 31st, 2024

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Economy likely grew by 6.2 percent in Q1

The Philippine economy is expected to have posted a 6.2-percent growth in the first quarter supported by gains in the labor market and manufacturing, as well as government spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Philippine Bank of Communications profit climbs 16.3 percent to P1.9 billion in 2023

Lucio Co’s Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) grew its income by 16.3 percent to P1.9 billion in 2023 from P1.6 billion a year earlier, mainly due to higher operating income from better trading performance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

First Gen income up 4 percent to P15.4 billion in 2023

Lopez-led power firm First Gen Corp. grew its income by four percent to P15.4 billion in 2023, from the previous year’s profit of P14.3 billion, mainly due to contributions from its geothermal subsidiary Energy Development Corp......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

RCBC income hits all-time high in 2023

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. grew its net income by 15 percent to hit a record P12.22 billion in 2023, fueled by faster-than-industry loan and deposit growth......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 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

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

Philippine remittances rise by 2.9 pct in November

MANILA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 3 billion U.S. dollars in November 2023, 2.9 percent higher than the 2.9 billion dollars recorded in November 2022, the Philippine central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances grew by 2.9 percent to 33.6 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2023 from 32.6 billion dolla.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Philippine remittances rise by 2.9 pct in November

MANILA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached 3 billion U.S. dollars in November 2023, 2.9 percent higher than the 2.9 billion dollars recorded in November 2022, the Philippine central bank said Monday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the cumulative personal remittances grew by 2.9 percent to 33.6 billion dollars in the first 11 months of 2023 from 32.6 billion dolla.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Creative economy grows to P1.72 trillion

The value of the country’s creative economy rose by 6.8 percent in 2023 from a year ago as the sector employed more people, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

More Pinoys hopeful for better economy, quality of life

Although still less than a majority, optimism for a better economy and personal quality of life have both increased at the end of 2023, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Economy to expand at faster pace in 2024

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year than in 2023 despite headwinds, but the growth will be below the government’s target, according to First Metro Investment Corp.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Apex Mining profit grows 2% to P3.4 billion

Razon-led Apex Mining Co. Inc. grew its net income by two percent to P3.41 billion in 2023 from P3.34 billion in 2022 on the back of higher revenue brought about by better metal prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Philippines FDI net inflows grow by 89.9 pct in January

MANILA, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) that flowed into the Philippines grew year-on-year by 89.9 percent in January to 907 million U.S. dollars, the country's central bank said Wednesday. "The increase in FDI was supported mainly by the 173.2 percent expansion in nonresidents' net investments in debt instruments to 820 million dollars from 300 million dollars in January 2023," the Bangko S.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DBM: Infrastructure, capital expenditures breach P1 trillion

Expenditures of the national government for infrastructure and other capital outlays grew to P1.02 trillion from January to November 2023 from only P861.8 billion in the same period in 2022, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Philippines posts 5.6% GDP growth in 2023, misses gov t target

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.6% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, falling short of the government target, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024