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Government eyes P30 billion from 30th RTB issue

The government is borrowing at least P30 billion from small creditors as the Marcos administration sets its third offering of retail Treasury bonds (RTBs) to expand state coffers and finance various projects......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarFeb 7th, 2024

BIR eyes P325 billion from excise taxes

The Bureau of Internal Revenue targets to collect higher excise taxes of up to P325 billion this year as the government moves to improve the regulatory environment and address the still rampant illicit trade......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Financial system resources up 9 percent in January

The total resources of the country’s financial system continued to breach the P30-trillion level, rising by almost nine percent as of end-January, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

SM Prime expects to raise P25 billion from bond issue

Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. is gearing up to raise as much as P25 billion from a proposed bond offering to fuel its expansion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 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

A glance at government s windfall from SMC’s NAIA takeover

The winning bid of the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport translates to a government revenue share of P911.1 billion over a 25-year period, significantly higher than the other bidders’ revenue share offer of between P342.1 billion and P416.9 billion over the same period......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

ICC can issue arrest warrant, but enforcement may be difficult — SolGen

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said on Thursday that the International Criminal Court has the authority to issue a warrant of arrest against government officials but the actual enforcement is a different matter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Donny Pangilinan shares love lessons from parents Maricel Laxa, Anthony Pangilinan

Actress Maricel Laxa and entrepreneur-motivational speaker Anthony Pangilinan recently marked their 30th wedding anniversary......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao

The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Milk tariff collections rise by 31% to P2.4 billion

Revenues raised by the government from various imported milk products jumped by 31 percent to P2.36 billion in 2023, the highest in at least eight years, from P1.8 billion in 2022......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

GSIS income surges to P113 billion in 2023

The earnings of state-run Government Service Insurance System jumped by 70 percent to P113.3 billion in 2023 from P66.4 billion in 2022 on the back of strong revenues from financial assets and investments......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

PSC confident WADA issue resolved soon

The Philippine Sports Commission is extremely confident the brewing issue with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which has placed the country under threat of suspension from international competitions, will be resolved sooner than expected......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Andrea Brillantes evades KathNiel issue at Senior High presscon

Actress Andrea Brillantes attended the grand finale media conference of her series "Senior High" but was not available to answer questions from the press amid the Daniel Padilla issue. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

‘9 in 10 Pinoys traveling locally in 2024’

At least nine in 10 Filipinos plan to travel to local destinations this year, and are expected to spend as much as P30,000 for every trip, according to booking platform Klook......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for threats vs judge

The Supreme Court has slapped a P30,000 fine against Lorraine Badoy, former spokesperson for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict for indirect contempt over her “vitriolic statements and outright threats” against a judge......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

MacroAsia FY23 profit: P1.1-B (up 132%)

MacroAsia posted an FY23 net income of P1.07 billion, up 132% from its FY22 net income of P0.46 billion, lifted by a 74% increase in in-flight catering revenues to P3.98 billion and a 53% increase in ground handling and aviation services to P3.14 billion......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

MacroAsia FY23 profit: P1.1-B (up 132%)

MacroAsia posted an FY23 net income of P1.07 billion, up 132% from its FY22 net income of P0.46 billion, lifted by a 74% increase in in-flight catering revenues to P3.98 billion and a 53% increase in ground handling and aviation services to P3.14 billion......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

GOCC dividends surge to P88.6B - The Manila Times

DIVIDEND remittances from state-owned firms have ballooned to almost P89 billion just a little over four months into 2024, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Monday. The government was said to have collected P88.6 billion from 47 government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) as of May 6, 11 times higher than the P8 billion recorded during the same period last year. "These dividends form a major source of n.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

30th National Retailers Association Expo: Charting the path forward in retail

The Philippine Retailers Association marks a significant milestone this year with its flagship event – the National Retail Conference and Expo – the biggest and most important event in the retail industry, with the theme “Retail Today, Empowering Tomorrow,” on Aug. 29 - 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Ara Mina postpones almost sold-out concert

Actress Ara Mina announced that her almost sold-out 30th anniversary concert has been postponed. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024