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Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 14

MANILA -- The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday. Citing an updated report of Board of Investments (BOI), the DOF said in a press release that the approved investments comprised 311 projects, mainly on renewable energy, telecommunication infrastructure,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Philippines

It is definitely much easier for Philippine Stock Exchange-listed companies to list on the bond exchange, because the internal corporate clean-up and housekeeping that companies undergo before listing on the PSE already suffice as prerequisites to listing on the bond exchange. Similarly, the public disclosures made by PSE-listed entities already satisfy the PDex-imposed requirements before a company can list on the bond exchange......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Phl

Several years ago, I got a request from a certain Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board member to visit me in my office and get an update on the state of the Philippine capital markets......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

SMC eyes P20 billion fixed bond offer

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. targets to offer in June fixed-rate bonds in a bid to raise P20 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

San Miguel board approves P20-B bond issuance

San Miguel disclosed that its board of directors has approved a P20 billion issuance of fixed-rate Peso-denominated bonds......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Government bonds drawing in more online investors

Demand to invest via digital platforms is seen picking up further, especially for government securities, state-run Land Bank of the Philippines said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

BPI readies issuance of dollar bonds

The Bank of the Philippine Islands is close to issuing its dollar-denominated bond sale, as it has started a series of fixed income investor meetings......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Treasury raises P120 billion from T-bonds

The government raised the entire program of P120 billion in long-term securities this month amid the downtrend in investor asking rates......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Banks reap P92 billion profit in 3 months

Philippine banks turned more profitable in the first quarter, reaping almost three percent higher earnings to P92 billion due to higher net interest income. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Meralco expects higher generation charge this month

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. said indications point to a higher generation charge this month as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts with several power plants are either offline or running at a reduced capacity......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

PCSO sees higher earnings if illegal gambling curbed

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) could have remitted higher dividends to the government had the authorities been successful in neutralizing illegal gambling operations in the country. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

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Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to delayed shipments, higher shipping costs

The closure of the Port of Baltimore in the US following the collapse of the Baltimore key bridge is expected to lead to shipment delays and higher shipping costs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Online booking fare slightly higher: Dcott

DURING the AFP-PNP-ISpeak press conference on Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Aisa Usop, the manager of Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott), said that the fare for online booking is slightly higher than traditional fares, prompting inquiries from passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

LRT-2 operator expects higher revenue this year

The Light Rail Transit Authority is tracking a path to higher revenue this year as ridership is expected to rise further......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

‘Higher NAIA passenger fees loom upon private takeover’

Filipinos should brace for higher passenger service charges of as much as 95 percent at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when its management goes to the hands of a private group......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines

The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024