RTB issue hikes borrowings to P420 billion in February
The government borrowed 22 percent more in February primarily due to the issuance of Retail Treasury Bonds aimed at financing state projects......»»
USD3.32-B Loan Approved by BSP
On Monday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that the Monetary Board approved USD 3.32 billion in medium-to-long-term (MLT) foreign borrowings for Q4 2023. From October to December 2023, the public sector’s foreign borrowings rose by 65.8%, reaching USD3.32 billion, up from USD2 billion in the same period in 2022. This brought the total […].....»»
Government eyes P30 billion from 30th RTB issue
The government is borrowing at least P30 billion from small creditors as the Marcos administration sets its third offering of retail Treasury bonds (RTBs) to expand state coffers and finance various projects......»»
Government borrowings down by 12 percent to P830 billion in Q1
The government slashed its borrowings by 12 percent to P830 billion in the first quarter, particularly its obligations to the foreign market, according to the Bureau of the Treasury......»»
Foreign borrowings nearly halved in Q1
The public sector’s foreign borrowings approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas went down by 48 percent to $2.87 billion in the first quarter from $5.56 billion recorded a year ago......»»
Government cuts borrowings to P203 billion in January
The Marcos administration slashed its borrowings by 45 percent to P203 billion at the onset of the new year in the absence of new global bond offerings.......»»
RTB issue hikes borrowings to P420 billion in February
The government borrowed 22 percent more in February primarily due to the issuance of Retail Treasury Bonds aimed at financing state projects......»»
Foreign borrowings rise to $14.5 billion in 2023
Foreign borrowings approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas jumped by more than 40 percent in 2023 after declining for two straight years, as the national government borrowed more from offshore creditors primarily to bankroll key infrastructure projects......»»
Government borrowings inch up to P2.19 trillion
The Philippines slightly increased its borrowings to P2.19 trillion last year amid a high interest rate environment here and abroad, with the government almost hitting its entire financing program......»»
Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings
Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Fuel prices: Big time hikes for gasoline, diesel start Tuesday
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, February 19, 2024. Fuel prices: Big time hikes for gasoline, diesel start Tuesday Local oil firms have announced big-time increases in the pump prices of petroleum products effective on Tuesday, February 20, and.....»»
Government hikes borrowings to P2.57 trillion for this year
The Philippines raised its 2024 borrowing program by four percent to P2.57 trillion, which could make fiscal consolidation more challenging for the government......»»
LTO hikes penalties for erring car dealers, importers
LTO hikes penalties for erring car dealers, importers.....»»
Nestle, Danone see price hikes slowing after years of sharp increases
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -Two of the world’s top consumer goods companies, Danone and Nestle, said on Thursday they will slow price increases in 2024 after two years of hikes that prompted many shoppers to seek cheaper alternatives for basic goods like yoghurt and coffee. But Danone, which owns brands including Evian and Badoit waters and Activia.....»»
High pork retail prices hit
The farmgate price of pork remains low at P200 per kilo, but its retail price has reached as high as P420 per kilo in Metro Manila markets, according to a hog raisers’ group......»»
LGU loans more than tripled in H2
The proposed domestic borrowings of local government units (LGUs) more than tripled to P48.9 billion in the second half of 2023 from P15.8 billion in the same period in 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported......»»
Government sets P585 billion borrowings in Q2
The government is set to borrow P585 billion from the domestic market in the second quarter amid hopes of more favorable interest rates here and abroad......»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 24 February 2024
Violence against women, girls a pressing issue in Caraga CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 24 February) – Violence against women and girls remains a pressing issue in the Caraga region, an official said. Alexander Makinano, Regional Gender and Development Committee chair of the Commission on Population and Development said this can be blamed on gender […].....»»
PAL hikes capital to P30 billion
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has received regulatory approval to raise its capital stock to P30 billion to free up space for fresh investments from its parent unit......»»
DMCI hikes capex to P59 billion this year
The DMCI Group of the Consunji family is raising its capital spending by nearly a quarter to P59.1 billion this year, with the majority of its businesses allocating higher investments to support their respective expansions......»»