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NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 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

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

Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law

In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

SMIC banks on areas outside NCR for growth

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of the Sy family is betting big on the countryside to support the group’s continued growth......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

DHSUD affirms support to local government, agencies

Firm support of local government units and bolstered coordination with other agencies has been committed by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development after the signing of a joint memorandum circular on public financial management......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac

Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

NZ support for strikes against Houthis

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea."Today's strikes support international security and trade, on which New Zealanders rely," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. "Nearly 15 per cent of global trade flows thr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

2 dead, 9 injured in Philippine capital fire

MANILA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and nine were injured in a fire that gutted a residential area in the Philippine capital on Monday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. The bureau said the fire, which broke out around 12:45 p.m. local time, took the lives of two female residents. The bureau added that five residents were injured, including a 60-year-old male and a 55-year-old female.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

PAL hikes capital to P30 billion

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has received regulatory approval to raise its capital stock to P30 billion to free up space for fresh investments from its parent unit......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

SEC, UP Law Center partner to boost capital market

The Securities and Exchange Commission has joined forces with the University of the Philippines Law Center to boost the capital market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Onion capital holds Sibuyas Festival

Onion capital holds Sibuyas Festival.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Singlife gets P600 million capital infusion

Digital life insurance firm Singlife Philippines has secured a P600-million capital infusion from its parent company in Singapore as it moves to grow its market presence in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Pre-dawn fire in Philippine capital kills 1

MANILA, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A 59-year-old man died in a pre-dawn fire that gutted a house in the Philippine capital Manila on Saturday, a firefighter officer said. Ronaldo Sanchez, marshal at Navotas City Fire Station, said the fire broke out at around 3 a.m. local time and trapped the victim on the second floor of the three-story house. Sanchez added that the victim was fast asleep when the fire spread,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Kyoto: Japan s Cultural Capital

Kyoto: Japan s Cultural Capital.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

GT Capital posts record high core earnings in 2023

GT Capital Holdings Inc., the listed conglomerate of the Ty Group finished 2023 with all-time high core earnings, buoyed by record-setting financial results from core businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

DBP seeks capital buildup of up to P300 billion

State-run Development Bank of the Philippines is hoping to raise its authorized capital stock to P300 billion as the bank seeks to amend its nearly three-decade-old charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Recto urges PSE to work with government in transforming PH capital market

Recto urges PSE to work with government in transforming PH capital market.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024