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Gov’t debt stock rose to P14.79 trillion as of Jan

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt rose in January due to a weak peso and after the Marcos administration borrowed more from local creditors than what it paid for its maturing liabilities, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported Friday. Data showed state obligations increased 1.9 percent month-on-month to P14.79 trillion as of January. ALSO READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Debt balloons to P14.8 trillion

The issuance of domestic securities and the weakening of the peso pushed the country’s outstanding debt to a fresh high of P14.79 trillion in January, latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

End-January Philippine debt balloons to P14.79 trillion — Treasury

The Philippines' outstanding debt climbed to a record of P14.79 trillion as of the end of January 2024 due to the net issuance of domestic securities and the effect of peso depreciation, the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) said on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Korea-led joint venture bags Comelec deal

A joint venture led by South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. bagged the multibillion-peso contract for the lease of voting machines to be used in the May 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, February 16. Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso. This increase in the value of remittances helped households cope with high inflation. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), cash remittances through banks totaled $33.5 billion, marking a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Tax credit scam: 5 ex-DOF execs get 8 years

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of five former officials of the Department of Finance for graft over the multibillion-peso tax credit scam in the 1990s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Rice tariff collections hit P30 billion in 2023

Tariff collections from 3.6 million metric tons of rice imports likely reached a record P30 billion in 2023 on the back of a weaker peso and higher global grain prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

SC affirms conviction of man caught with fake bills

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man arrested for possession and use of counterfeit Philippine peso bills......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Rewind breaks P900M mark, including over P50M abroad

"Rewind" starring real-life couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes surpassed the P900-million peso mark at the global box office, a first for any Filipino film......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Isinusulong na Cha-cha, Peso initiative not peoples initiative — Senador

NANINIWALA si Senador Sherwin Gatchalian na hindi maaring tawagin pang Peoples Initiative kundi Pera initiative na ito ay dahil kapalit ng paglagda ng taong bayan ay may kapalit na halaga. Ayon kay Gatchalian batay sa impormasyong kanyang nakalap sa bawat pirma ng isang tao ay mayroong kapalit na isang daan o dalawang daang piso. Kung ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Samsung’s base Galaxy S24 starts at P53,990, Ultra at P84,990

The cheapest base model gets twice the memory as the 2023 version, while the Ultra line gets a 3,000-peso price bump across the range.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

BDO to raise P5 billion via sustainability bonds

BDO Unibank Inc. is raising at least P5 billion as it returned to the domestic debt market via the issuance of peso-denominated fixed-rate sustainability bonds......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

38 areas could hit danger level heat index on May 18

A total of 38 areas nationwide are expected to fall under the "danger" heat index classification on Saturday, PAGASA said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News16 hr. 8 min. ago

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

China sees red, issues warning as Philippine activists sail towards disputed reef

Manila [Philippines], May 16 (ANI): Philippine activists have embarked on a voyage towards a disputed reef in the South China Sea, prompting China to issue warnings against Manila for permitting the civilian mission in the West Philippine Sea, a term Manila uses for waters in the South China Sea that fall within its 200-nautical mile EEZ, Voice of America reported. A makeshift fleet comprising hundreds of fishing boats de.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Yasser Marta sa pagmamahal kay Claudine: Right love at the wrong time…

“NAGKATAGPO, pero hindi itinadhana!” Yan marahil ang nangyari sa pagitan ng mga Kapuso stars na sina Claudine Barretto at Yasser Marta. Ibinandera ng Kapuso hunk sa buong universe na totoong na-in love siya kay Claudine habang ginagawa nila ang GMA Prime series na “Lovers/Liars”. Talagang inamin niya na na-fall siya sa seasoned actress dahil halos.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

16 areas could hit danger level heat index

A total of 16 areas in the Philippines are forecast to fall under the "danger" heat index classification on Sunday, PAGASA said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Marcos-based Here Lies Love scores 4 Tony nominations

"Here Lies Love," the musical based on the rise and fall of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, earned four nominations at the 2024 Tony Awards......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

BSP projects April 2024 inflation between 3.5% to 4.3%

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expected that the country's inflation rate for April 2024 will fall within the range of 3.5% to 4.3%......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024