Intentions to action: Inspiring not just attracting foreign investments
One of the things to be thankful about is that our government leaders do not need any convincing that infrastructure development must be a central part of the economic agenda......»»
A matter of confidence
We have been talking about attracting foreign direct investments for the longest time. It is used to justify BBM’s globe-trotting......»»
Philippines foreign investments yield net outflows in April
MANILA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' foreign investments yielded net outflows of 312 million U.S. dollars in April, the Philippine central bank said Friday night. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the foreign investment transactions in April, higher than the 236 million dollars net outflows recorded in March, resulted from the 1.2 billion dollars in gross outflows and 914 million dollars in gross.....»»
Philippines foreign investments yield net outflows in March
MANILA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' foreign investments yielded net outflows of 236 million U.S. dollars in March, the Philippine central bank said Wednesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the foreign investment transactions in March resulted from the 1.6 billion dollars in gross outflows and 1.4 billion dollars in gross inflows for the month. "The recorded net outflows are a reversal.....»»
Aligned
President Bongbong Marcos’ international visits have not only been about attracting investments to power our growth......»»
Approved foreign investments into Philippines fall 63.6 pct in Q1
MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The approved foreign investments into the Philippines in the first quarter of 2024 reached 148.43 billion pesos (roughly 2.59 billion U.S. dollars), marking a 63.6 percent decrease year over year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. The statistics agency said Singapore posted the highest investment commitment, amounting to 70.06 billion pesos (1.22 billion dolla.....»»
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier.....»»
Approved foreign investments into Philippines up 127.2 pct in Q4 of 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The approved foreign investments into the Philippines in the fourth quarter of 2023 reached 394.45 billion pesos (roughly 7 billion U.S. dollars), marking a year-on-year increase of 127.2 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total, the statistics agency said the Netherlands posted the highest investment commitment, amounting to 345.76 billion pes.....»»
Approved foreign investments into Philippines up 127.2 pct in Q4 of 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The approved foreign investments into the Philippines in the fourth quarter of 2023 reached 394.45 billion pesos (roughly 7 billion U.S. dollars), marking a year-on-year increase of 127.2 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total, the statistics agency said the Netherlands posted the highest investment commitment, amounting to 345.76 billion pes.....»»
Foreign pledges materialize into $14 billion investments – DTI
A total of $14.2 billion worth of investments pledged during the foreign trips of President Marcos have already been actualized or have commenced implementation, the Department of Trade and Industry reported yesterday......»»
Philippines foreign investments yield net outflows in December
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' foreign investments yielded net outflows of 205 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, the Philippine central bank said Thursday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the December net outflow resulted from the 1.3 billion dollars in gross outflows and the 1.1 billion dollars gross inflows for the month. "The recorded net outflows are a reversal of the 673.....»»
Philippines foreign investments yield net outflows in December
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' foreign investments yielded net outflows of 205 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, the Philippine central bank said Thursday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the December net outflow resulted from the 1.3 billion dollars in gross outflows and the 1.1 billion dollars gross inflows for the month. "The recorded net outflows are a reversal of the 673.....»»
Mga pelikulang ‘IF’, ‘Monkey Man’, ‘Back to Black’ pasiklaban sa takilya
BACK-to-back-to-back na mga magagandang pelikula ang showing na sa mga lokal na sinehan! Ito ang fantasy comedy film na “IF,” action thriller na “Monkey Man,” at biopic movie na “Back to Black.” Kung kayo ay feeling down recently, nako, just in time na panoorin niyo ang mga ito dahil tiyak na inspiring at motivating ang.....»»
DMCI doubles down: No intention to delist CHP
DMCI clarified the reporting yesterday around the Consunji Family’s statements about its intentions with Cemex PH, the subsidiary of the company that it just acquired for $305.6 million......»»
Dubious intentions
It is just a matter of time before motorcycle taxis are legalized as a mode of public transportation......»»
The road paved with good intentions
I was invited as a panelist in a recent Philippine Loan Market Conference and our topic was Financing the Philippines’ Energy Transition. It was a great panel but I also said something that may have have caused some discomfort (and possibly quiet agreement) among the audience when I said that I am all for financing renewables, but the problem is that we are not giving any incentives to build baseload and we may end up with power shortages......»»
[ANALYSIS] A soft and range-bound stock market that has not lost its luster
Whatever your investment intentions are, stick to companies within the investment areas that both have short-term and long-term potential.....»»
FACT CHECK | Constitutionality, not ‘noble intentions’, basis for allowing joint ventures in West Philippine Sea – Supreme Court
In her column published on manilatimes.net on Dec. 23, 2023, Anna Malindog-Uy proposed, among others, possible joint ventures in the utilization of the resources in the South China Sea to pave the way for a non-confrontational resolution of maritime and territorial claims involving the Philippines and China. The article consistently used the term South China […].....»»
Summit deals won’t affect China investments – Marcos
The expected influx of investments from the US and Japan that stemmed from the historic trilateral summit won’t affect China’s investments in the Philippines, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Agri chief, MVP Group discuss investments in food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to discuss plans for significant investments in agriculture to support the government's food security goals......»»
Luzon Economic Corridor project to draw foreign investments
President Marcos has expressed confidence that the Philippines will do better in luring investments once the Luzon Economic Corridor discussed during his recent visit to Washington is completed......»»