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Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study

COVID-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday. This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global life expectancy, according to hundreds of researchers sifting through data.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Puregold sees sustained growth this year

Puregold Price Club Inc., the flagship retail chain of businessman Lucio Co, is optimistic on sustained revenue growth this year after ending the first quarter with positive financial results......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Philippine economy expands 5.7% in Q1

MANILA — The Philippine economy expanded by 5.7 percent in the first quarter of the year, up from 5.5 percent in the previous quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). However, this growth was below the government’s target and slower than the 6.4 percent growth recorded in the same period last year. The Marcos administration.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

PNB books 10.4% growth in Q1 income

Philippine National Bank of tobacco and airline magnate Lucio Tan booked a 10.4-percent increase in earnings to P5.31 billion in the first quarter from a year-ago level of P4.81 billion, boosted by core business growth and lower credit provisions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

ACMobility gears up for growth

ACMobility, formerly AC Motors, is gearing up for growth in a bid to supercharge the country's electric vehicle transition......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

BPI bullish this year amid continued loan growth

After posting record earnings in the first quarter, Bank of the Philippine Islands is optimistic about its growth prospects for this year as it sees its loan book growing by 11 to 12 percent, mainly driven by higher loans from consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

IMF revised our projected FY24 GDP growth to 6.2%

The International Monetary Fund fine-tuned its projection for our FY24 GDP growth yesterday, increasing it from 6.0% to 6.2%......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

AI to ‘positively impact’ contact center’s growth

AI to ‘positively impact’ contact center’s growth.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

NEDA says 6 percent Q1 growth possible

A six percent economic growth in the first quarter is possible given developments in the labor market and lower inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Loan growth climbs to 9-month high in February

Loan growth further accelerated for the third straight month in February, growing by 8.6 percent from 7.8 percent in January, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

NEDA chief sees 2015 growth at 6% despite typhoons

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government is optimistic about achieving its target economic growth of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter despite the devastation wrought by typhoons,........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines manufacturing output sustains growth in February

MANILA, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The performance of manufacturing production in the Philippines sustained its growth in February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Friday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) increased 7.5 percent and 8.9 percent in February, respectively. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Alfamart accelerates growth with more aggressive expansion

Alfamart, the minimart chain of the SM Group, is embarking on a more aggressive growth as it ramps up store expansion starting this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Philippines to lead growth in ASEAN+3

The Philippines is expected to post the fastest economic growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 this year and the next, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Digital banks post significant deposit, loan growth in 2023

The digital banking sector has recorded a significant growth in total deposits and loans in 2023 compared to a year ago, as consumers looked for more accessible and user-friendly financial services......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Gov t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA

In a press briefing with the members of the press on Thursday, Balisacan said that the country's economic growth target had been revised following a careful consideration of factors such as the global economic slowdown, rising oil prices and inflation trends......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

FLI bares growth plans for 2024

Gotianun–led property developer Filinvest Land Inc. gears up for growth with a slew of projects set for launch and completion this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

India, Philippines have seen very perceptible growth in recent times: Jaishankar

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Hailing ties between India and the Philippines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, said that ties between Delhi and Manila have witnessed a very perceptible growth in recent times. Addressing a joint press briefing with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Jaishankar said, "As you all know, India's ties with the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality, high credit growth: Survey

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed. The eighteenth round of the survey was carried out for the period July to December 2023. Those banks that were surveyed together represent about 77 per cent of the banking i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024