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Trade gap expected to widen further
The Philippines’ trade deficit is expected to widen further this year amid weaker exports and stronger imports, according to Dutch financial giant ING......»»
What’s in store in ’24?
This year, 2024, appears to be a hopeful year that will enable our economy to break off from the problems of the pandemic years. According to a study by PIDS, the government think tank, growth will be steady in 2024......»»
Stock traders to keep track of inflation, earnings data
Investors will keep a close eye on the country’s inflation data and the release of more corporate earnings results this week to serve as catalysts for a potential climb back to the 7,000 mark......»»
T-bill rates climb ahead of BSP meet
The government upsized its sale of short-term securities yesterday to P17 billion, even after rates picked up ahead of the policy decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this week......»»
Philippines, Vietnam ink 5-year rice supply deal
The Philippines signed on Tuesday a five-year deal with Vietnam to ensure steady supply of affordable rice to the country as global prices of the staple continue to surge......»»
In praise of galletas
I have been OD-ing on galletas the past couple of weeks, since my family went to Bacolod for the Holy Week and brought me boxes of the thin crackers – Virgie’s, although Sugarlandia makes them too......»»
Market expected to sustain uptick
Investors will be on the lookout for positive catalysts this week in a bid to sustain the stock market’s climb last week......»»
Lyceum s Dolorito, Arellano s Sinuto named NCAA volleyball week s best
Lyceum of the Philippines University and Arellano University are on a roll in the NCAA Season 99 volleyball tournaments, thanks to the heroics of two rising players as both squads extended their streaks to climb the ladder in the second week of play......»»
Powerball jackpot soars to a whopping $532M
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching an estimated $532 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing on Saturday night......»»
Powerball winning numbers for 03/09/24: Jackpot rises to $521 million
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching a staggering $521 million for Saturday’s drawing after no jackpot winner in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers for.....»»
Carcueva reigns
Jonel Carcueva was a monster on the Sampaloc climb in capturing his third straight Men’s Elite road race crown in the PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2024 yesterday......»»
Stocks climb ahead of January inflation
The stock market started the week on a positive note as the main index stayed above the 6,700 level ahead of today’s January inflation report......»»
Gin Kings brace for formidable Beermen frontline
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone underscored the “tough mountain to climb” as they face a frontline of reigning PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo and import Bennie Boatwright in the semifinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup......»»
Davao floods, landslides: Affected families climb to 44,888
The number of families affected by floods and landslides in Davao due to heavy rainfall spawned by the shear line has ballooned to 44,888......»»
BSP seen to stand pat on policy rates anew
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to keep interest rates steady today as prices may continue to remain elevated this quarter, but analysts said the central bank may have room to be less hawkish amid easing inflationary pressures......»»
PFDA commits to increased dividend payments to Treasury
Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Fisheries Development Authority announced in a statement that it would remit 75% of its dividend payouts coming from the prior 50% after Finance Secretary Ralph Recto requested the government firm to increase its remittances to the government. .....»»
Dollar remittances hit record high
The strong finish in December due to the holiday season boosted dollars sent home by Filipinos abroad to reach an all-time high of $37.2 billion in 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 19
PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian senior government official has painted a rosier picture for Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation in 2024, saying that a steady increase in bilateral trade and investment volumes has benefited both countries and peoples. Sok Siphana, a senior minister and chairman emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Asian Vision Institute, said 2024 is the year to implement the China-Cambo.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 19
PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian senior government official has painted a rosier picture for Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation in 2024, saying that a steady increase in bilateral trade and investment volumes has benefited both countries and peoples. Sok Siphana, a senior minister and chairman emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Asian Vision Institute, said 2024 is the year to implement the China-Cambo.....»»
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady
The US Federal Reserve decided to keep rates the same for the sixth straight time, and more importantly, gave no indication as to when it might “pivot” and begin to cut interest rates......»»