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Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

UBS sees 2-digit credit growth for Philippines banks

Banks operating in the Philippines are expected to post a double-digit credit growth this year on the back of robust economic expansion, according to banking giant UBS......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

BPI sees stronger credit growth

Bank of the Philippine Islands expects a robust growth in credit this year amid the country’s economic expansion and the planned interest rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Recto sees at least 5.8 percent GDP growth in Q1

The Philippine economy may have expanded by at least 5.8 percent to as much as 6.3 percent in the first quarter as inflation remained a concern for the government......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 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

Monde Nissin sees sales, earnings growth in 2023

Monde Nissin Corp., the listed snack foods giant, expects core net income to have grown by mid-teens for 2023 with sales expected to have hit a high single-digit year-on-year growth......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year

The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 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

‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout

Coach Tim Cone sees both the good and the bad in Gilas Pilipinas' 30-point demolition of Hong Kong at the start of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Landbank sees 2-digit earnings this year

Land Bank of the Philippines is looking at a double-digit growth in net income this year following a record performance in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with Darren Espanto, Kyline Alcantara shipping

Kapuso actor Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with former love team partner Kyline Alcantara being "shipped" or teased with Darren Espanto......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

SM conglomerate optimistic on growth prospects for 2024

Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. of the Sy family is cautiously optimistic for 2024, but remains committed to stay on growth mode after solid contributions from its core businesses and higher earnings contribution from portfolio investments, which lifted earnings by a quarter to P77 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Gov t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA

In a press briefing with the members of the press on Thursday, Balisacan said that the country's economic growth target had been revised following a careful consideration of factors such as the global economic slowdown, rising oil prices and inflation trends......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Metrobank profit rises by 14 percent to P12 billion in Q1

Earnings of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. went up by 14 percent to P12.1 billion in the first quarter from P10.6 billion in the same quarter last year, largely due to the consistent growth of its lending portfolio, better operational efficiencies as well as stable asset quality......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Economy likely grew by 6.2 percent in Q4

The Philippine economy likely posted a faster growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2023 than in the third quarter, supported by gains in the labor market, according to an economist......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippines slightly upgrades GDP growth to 6 pct in Q3

MANILA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday slightly upgraded year-on-year growth of gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023 to 6 percent from preliminary estimate of 5.9 percent. "The major contributors to the upward revision were manufacturing, from 1.7 percent to 1.8 percent; financial and insurance activities, from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent; and accomm.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

MAV suspension plan up for review

The Department of Agriculture plan to suspend the minimum access volume on pork and corn would undergo the scrutiny of the government’s economic cluster, a DA official said yesterday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 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