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Filinvest cleared to sell P10 billion fixed bonds

Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corp. received yesterday its permit to sell up to P10 billion in fixed bonds consisting of a base offer of P7 billion and an oversubscription option of P3 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 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

Tarlac, finally

It took some time, but finally Tarlac may truly be on its way to development as a world-class city that will properly gain international recognition as one of the major cities in the Philippines where international businesses may want to invest in......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Agencies pledge P6.3B projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 billion for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Security Bank earns P2.6 billion in Q1

Security Bank Corp. earned 11 percent more to P2.62 billion in the first three months from P2.36 billion in the same period last year amid the robust growth in the bank’s retail and micro, small, medium enterprise businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

DA proposes over P500 billion budget for 2025

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing a P513.81 billion budget next year, more than double its current allocation of P208.58 billion to improve the country’s food security......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Cebu City Council slashes Rama’s proposed P100B budget to P25B

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s proposed P100 billion budget for 2024 was reduced to P25 billion by the City Council, which overrode the mayor’s veto. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, vice chairperson of the council’s Committee on Budget and Finance, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 24, emphasizing that all provisions in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Over P1 Billion Spent for Redevelopment of Tops in Upland Cebu CIty

Over P1 billion were invested at “Tops,” an iconic destination in Cebu City that will reopen on February 14 after more than a year of re-development projects. “That is something that we wanted to do because we believed in the economy of Cebu. We believe in the development of Cebu and the Cebuanos. And we […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Don’t Know What to Do with Your Savings? Park Them in a Digital Bank (For Now)

Saving money is a fantastic habit, but what to do with that growing pile of cash can be a dilemma. While investing can offer potentially higher returns, it also comes with inherent risks. But what if you don’t even know where to invest it in the first place? For those looking for a safe haven […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Maharlika to invest in Palawan energy sector

State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is investing in the energy sector in Palawan to help boost tourism and further unlock the province’s economic potential......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Government urged to boost spending for broadband infrastructure

A leading think tank has called on government to aggressively invest in broadband infrastructure to boost the competitiveness of the Philippines in the global digital economy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

ICTSI to build $800 million terminal in Batangas

International Container Terminal Services Inc., the listed ports giant led by tycoon Enrique Razon, has no desire of slowing down its domestic expansion, as it will invest $800 million to build a container terminal in Batangas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

CNPF to expand capacity after new deal with Vita Coco

Century Pacific Food Inc., the Po family’s listed food and beverage firm, is poised to invest $40 million to expand its capacity after securing a fresh long-term contract with US-headquartered The Vita Coco Co. Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Recto pitches Maharlika fund to Australians

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto encouraged Australian businesses to invest in the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, noting that the Philippines has pro-business policies in place......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Phone purchases pick up post-COVID

As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Filipinos are starting to invest in new phones again, and they are mostly purchasing Chinese brands priced below $200......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

IFC investing $500 million to address Philippines development challenges

The private sector arm of the World Bank Group is aiming to invest up to $500 million in the current fiscal year in the Philippines to support efforts to address climate change, financial inclusion and infrastructure development......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Baron Geisler proud sa 1st investment sa showbiz: ‘Dapat mapunta talaga sa tama’

NGAYON pa lang nag-uumpisang mag-invest ang batikang aktor na si Baron Geisler sa kabila ng mahabang panahon niya sa showbiz industry. Ito ang ibinunyag mismo ni Baron matapos makapanayam ng PopLife.ph kamakailan lang. Proud pa ngang chinika ng aktor na ang first-ever investment niya ay ang ipinapatayong bahay sa Cebu na para sa kanyang pamilya......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024