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First rate cut likely 25 basis points - The Manila Times

MONETARY authorities will cut key interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) once inflation settles around the midpoint of the target range, the chief of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. "Right now, if we ease, it will just be 25 basis points. But we'll see," central bank Governor Eli Remolona Jr. told reporters on Monday. "Anything more than 25 [bps], it's like there's a recession alrea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Think tank sees likelihood of BSP rate cuts starting Q2

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to start cutting interest rates in the second quarter following the economic growth posted last year, according to UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Building code revision for better internet connection – think tank

An international think tank institution is urging the government to revise an old law and help improve the reach of internet connections across the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank

Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Think tank: No change in BSP rates

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to keep key rates steady at its policy meeting on Thursday, according to UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

BSP seen to cut rates by 100 bps this year

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is seen slashing interest rates by as much as 100 basis points this year as easing inflation could support the growth of the country’s banking sector in the next two years, Fitch Ratings said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Moody’s: BSP rate cut could start in August

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could cut borrowing costs by 25 basis points as early as August, and another 25 bps in the fourth quarter, if inflation and the peso stabilize in the second half of the year, Moody’s Analytics said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Water bill to rise but no rate hike

Water bill to rise but no rate hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Cristine Reyes hindi in-expect na tatagal ng 20 taon sa showbiz

HINDI ini-expect ni Cristine Reyes na tatagal siya sa showbiz industry ng 20 taon. Sa muli niyang pagpirma ng kontrata sa Viva Artists Agency nitong Biyernes ng hapon, Feb. 10, 2022, ay emosyunal niyang ibinahagi ang ang saya na nararamdaman niya na umabot siya ng 20 taon sa industriya. Ani Cristine, “Nagpapasalamat ako. I have […] The post Cristine Reyes hindi in-expect na tatagal ng 20 taon sa showbiz appeared first on Pinoy Parazzi......»»

Category: newsSource:  pinoyparazziRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

MUP pensions, Maharlika Fund pose risks to PH economy, says new study

Dr. Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, a former senior research fellow of government think-tank PIDS, says the Filipino people ‘should be the ones to monitor the Maharlika Fund because this is your fund’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

BSP’s monetary board retains policy rate at 6.5%

This has been the fifth time the MB kept the interest rate since its off-cycle policy rate hike in October 2023 to mitigate supply-side inflation pressures......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January

MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado

Tinawag na unpopular labor secretary si Bienvenido Laguesma matapos nitong kontrahin ang P100 wage hike bill sa Senado. The post Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill

Matapos isnabin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang P100 wage hike bill ng Senado sa kanyang Labor Day speech noong Miyerkoles, nanawagan naman si Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri na sertipikahan ang panukala sa dagdag sahod ng mga manggagawa. The post BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024