Peso Weakens to P58.27 Against US Dollar, Weakest Since November 2022
The peso continued to weaken to PHP58.27 against the US Dollar last Tuesday, May 22, 2024 — the lowest since November 2022. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said in a statement that the depreciation is in line with other currencies in the region, mainly due to the strengthening of the US […].....»»
Why the dollar is still strong
Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»
Philippines posts 196 mln USD deficit in February
MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a 196-million-U.S. dollar deficit in February, significantly lower from the 895-million-dollar BOP deficit recorded a year ago, the country's central bank said on Tuesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP deficit in February reflected outflows arising mainly from the national government's foreign currency deb.....»»
The trillion-dollar club
Could we really join the trillion-dollar club, along with the big boys, including Canada or Italy or Brazil?.....»»
BPI readies issuance of dollar bonds
The Bank of the Philippine Islands is close to issuing its dollar-denominated bond sale, as it has started a series of fixed income investor meetings......»»
InLife offers Dollar Secure 7
InLife offers Dollar Secure 7.....»»
SM Prime sets interest rates for peso bonds
Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. has set the interest rates for its peso-denominated bonds to raise at least P20 billion......»»
Market plunges on inflation, peso woes
Share prices retreated amid concerns on inflation as well as the peso, which slumped for a second straight trading day to fresh 19-month lows......»»
Weakening peso may affect Pinoys’ travel plans
Filipinos may start cutting their travel spending if the peso continues to lose its value, as airlines are expected to raise airfares to offset their foreign exchange costs......»»
The skidding peso again?
The peso is skidding again and no one is paying attention anymore......»»
Stocks up, peso breaches 56:$1
The stock market posted slight gains yesterday as it tracked upswing in US markets, while the peso weakened and breached the 56 to $1 barrier......»»
Cyclone outside PAR weakens into LPA
The tropical cyclone outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)......»»
Aghon weakens, PAGASA lifts wind signals
PAGASA lifted wind signals on Tuesday morning as Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) weakened and continued to move away from the country......»»
Inadequate teacher training for Catch Up Fridays stalls reading progress
Teachers’ lack of in-depth training on how to help struggling readers weakens the impact of the Department of Education’s “Catch Up Fridays” program.....»»
Infrastructure spending hits lowest level in November
Government spending for infrastructure dropped to a year-low in November last year even after state agencies were ordered to catch up on their expenses to boost economic growth......»»
Remittances ease to $3 billion in November
Remittances sent home by Filipinos abroad eased to $3 billion in November 2023, reaching their lowest level in six months despite the holiday season......»»
Bank credit growth slows anew in November
The expansion of credit in the country slowed anew in November 2023 due to still elevated interest rates, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»
Trade gap widens to $4.69 billion in November
The country’s trade deficit in November widened to a seven-month high as imports left negative territory, while exports continued to decline......»»
Banks’ NPL ratio eases to 3.41 percent in November
The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book slipped to 3.41 percent in November 2023 after rising to a five-month high of 3.44 percent a month earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Over 2 mln foreign tourists arrive in Philippines since January
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Over 2 million international tourists have visited the Philippines since January this year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Thursday. Citing data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the PCO said that 2,010,522 international visitors entered the Southeast Asian country from Jan. 1 to April 24. The data showed that tourism receipts reached 157.62 billion peso.....»»
InLife 2023 parent company revenues, net income and assets up; records strong 2024 1Q performance
Its 2023 revenues increased by 12% to P24.82 Billion from 22.03 Billion in 2022. Its net income slightly increased by 1.2% to P2.64 Billion compared to P2.61 Billion in 2022. InLife’s Parent Company’s assets increased by 4.3% to P153.54 Billion from P147.17 Billion in 2022. .....»»