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BSP Reports 2.6% Increase in Overseas Remittances
According to a recent report by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos (OFs) saw a 2.6% rise in March 2024 compared to the same period last year. This year’s remittances surged from USD 2.97 billion in March 2023 to USD 3.05 billion, marking a 2.6% increase. BSP attributes this growth […].....»»
Zaragosa, Sarines show way with 74s
Precious Zaragosa and Mona Sarines surged to the top of the leaderboard in the girls’ 11-14 category in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour, carding two-over 74s for a five-stroke lead at the Splendido Taal Golf Club here Tuesday......»»
Zaragosa, Sarines share JPGT lead
Precious Zaragosa and Mona Sarines surged to the top of the leaderboard in the girls’ 11-14 category in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour, both carding two-over 74s to seize a five-stroke lead in the 54-hole tournament......»»
Cebu Landmasters reports P6.235 billion revenue for Q1 2024
During the annual stockholder’s meeting on Friday, Jose Franco Soberano, the firm’s senior executive vice president, said that the company's first-quarter revenue in 2024 surged by 31%, reaching P6.235 billion from P4.777 billion last year......»»
Over 2,000 riders to test mettle in Shopwise bikefest
The Shopwise Bike Fest has surged with overwhelming anticipation, drawing in more than 2,000 eager participants a full eight days prior to its inaugural staging on May 19 at Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite......»»
BOJ actions fuel yen’s biggest rally
The Japanese yen surged 3.39 percent against the US dollar last week. .....»»
Saso falters at the finish, settles for 70
Yuka Saso surged forward on moving day but encountered setbacks down the stretch, carding a 70 Saturday (Sunday Manila time) to all but bow out of contention in the Chevron Championship heading to a wild finish at the Woodlands in Texas......»»
MPBL: Paranaque thwarts Manila; Rizal stuns Pampanga
The Paranaque Patriots surged ahead in the second quarter then weathered a fiery comeback by Manila SV Batang Sampaloc to prevail, 82-78......»»
Daily Guardian: Asian Stocks Rise Before Key US Inflation Data
Asian shares surged on Monday following gains on Wall Street, with investors closely watching US consumer price data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17
MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Exporting our people
Exporting people has become a major industry for low- and middle-income countries. According to the World Bank, the amount of money sent home by migrant workers surged to an expected $794 billion in 2022......»»
Megaworld Hits Record Financial Performance in 2023, Income up 26% to P19.4 Billion
Megaworld Corporation, the country’s premier township developer, achieved a landmark milestone in its financial performance for the year 2023 as its full-year net income surged by 26% to P19.4 billion. Its consolidated revenues, on the other hand, rose by 17% to P69.7 billion. Net income attributable to the parent company’s shareholders also jumped by 29% […].....»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Foreign investment pledges more than double
Foreign investment pledges approved by investment promotion agencies surged by more than 127 percent to P394.45 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from P173.61 billion a year ago amid the country’s strong economic performance, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Myanmar: Rohingya at Risk in Rakhine Fighting
(Bangkok) - Fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine State has surged in recent weeks, causing civilian casualties and large-scale displacement, Human Rights Watch said today. Myanmar's junta and the Arakan Army ethnic armed group should take immediate measures to minimize harm to ethnic Rohingya and other civilians caught up in the hostilities.On November 13, 2023,.....»»
Market extends winning streak
The stock market surged anew yesterday, extending its winning streak to a fifth session, as investor sentiment was boosted by the latest local unemployment data and positive cues from Wall Street overnight......»»
InstaPay money transfers swell to P5 trillion
Real-time fund transfers via InstaPay jumped by 45 percent to P5 trillion last year as volume surged by 56 percent to 838.56 million, BancNet said......»»
EDITORIAL — A different onion crisis
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, Filipinos reeled from the eye-watering prices of red onions, which surged to over P700 a kilo, with no white onions to be had for onion rings, burgers and bistek......»»
Tesla sales booming in Ukraine - Le Figaro
Purchases of electric vehicles have surged tenfold over the past two years, according to the outlet Ukraine is experiencing a "surprising boom" in electric vehicles that has seen purchases surge almost tenfold compared to pre-conflict levels, Le Figaro reported on Monday. Tesla vehicles are particular.....»»