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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

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

Surge in consumer spending seen this year

Consumer spending in the Philippines is expected to surge this year due to easing inflationary pressures, healthy employment conditions and lower borrowing costs, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

BSP seen to keep rates unchanged

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to leave rates unchanged anew this week as it remains on a hawkish stance despite easing inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 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

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

Economy seen growing by 6.2 percent this year

Philippine economic expansion may pick up in the coming months, with growth seen averaging 6.2 percent this year, well within the government’s six to seven percent target, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Policy easing likely in Q4, says Recto

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to keep rates unchanged today, but rate cuts may happen only toward the end of the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 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

Eastern Visayas posts 5.1 percent unemployment rate in July 2023

Eastern Visayas’ unemployment rate peaked at 5.1 percent in July 2023, higher by 0.9 percentage point than the 4.2 percent unemployment rate in April 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024