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BSP leaves interest rates unchanged

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas opted to keep interest rates unchanged at a near 17-year high for the fourth straight meeting yesterday, following the inflation uptick in March and as monetary authorities continue to be vigilant against upside risks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Meralco rates up in March billing

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has increased electricity rates this March by P0.0229 per kilowatt-hour, marking the third increase this year. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

No change in BSP rates

As widely expected, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas kept interest rates unchanged at a 16-year high as monetary authorities are looking for a more sustained downward trend in inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

BSP unlikely to cut rates in 1st half

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is unlikely to cut key policy rates within the first half of the year as it deems it necessary to keep monetary policy settings sufficiently tight in the near term to better anchor inflation expectations and mitigate second-round effects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Marcos Jr. studying suspension of hike in PhilHealth rates premium hike

President Marcos is studying a proposal to suspend the implementation of the five percent increase in premium rates of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.this year, Malacañang said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

BSP seen to start rate cuts in August

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could start slashing interest rates in August this year until the first quarter of 2025 after keeping key rates elevated for a longer period of time, Nomura Global Markets Research said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Sarah binabagyo ng blessings, may serye na may international project pa

BUKOD sa comeback series niya sa TV5 na “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa” at ilang endorsements, may isang international project din si Sarah Lahbati. Ilang taon ding hindi napanood sa pelikula at teleserye si Sarah at bongga nga ang pagbabalik niya sa telebisyon dahil talaga namang napakaganda ng project na in-offer sa kanya ng TV5 at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Inflation halts 4-month decline

Headline inflation may have picked up for the first time in four months in February, mainly driven by higher rice prices and electricity rates, according to a poll of top economists......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

May, not March

Last Wednesday, equities dropped as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell dashed investor hopes for a March rate cut. Last Friday, despite better-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls and robust wage growth which typically usher in higher interest rates, the Dow and the S&P 500 were not deterred from hitting new all-time highs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

A glance at government s windfall from SMC’s NAIA takeover

The winning bid of the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport translates to a government revenue share of P911.1 billion over a 25-year period, significantly higher than the other bidders’ revenue share offer of between P342.1 billion and P416.9 billion over the same period......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

LRT-2 operator expects higher revenue this year

The Light Rail Transit Authority is tracking a path to higher revenue this year as ridership is expected to rise further......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Man, wanted for 10 rape cases in Bukidnon, nabbed in Pagadian City

A 45-year-old man charged for ten rape and statutory rape cases in Bukidnon province has been traced and arrested in Pagadian City early this week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

10 cops axed for illegal arrest of 4 Chinese

Ten policemen tagged in the allegedly unlawful arrest of four Chinese women in Parañaque City in September last year were dismissed from the service......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Singapore bank hikes Philippines inflation forecast

DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore raised its inflation forecast for the Philippines this year to 3.7 percent from 3.3 percent previously, a development which could prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep rates higher for longer......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Philippine central bank holds key interest rates

MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said that inflation expectations remain well-anchored while a restrictive policy stance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated News9 hr. 22 min. ago

Ilocos Norte power rates down by 90 centavos

Electricity rates in this province have decreased by 90 centavos this month, according to the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Higher rates force government to cut down T-bond award

The government barely raised half of its target long-term securities yesterday as rates picked up, allowing it to borrow only P11.5 billion from the debt market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Residential electricity rates up by P0.86/kWh for May-June billing

Residential customers of Visayan Electric will experience an increase of P0.86/kWh in their May-June electricity billing. The increase is attributed to high generation rates due to price hikes in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in April brought about by power supply concerns in the Visayas Grid. As a result, the overall residential electricity rate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Marina 7 to review ‘high’ Bantayan fare rates

Marina 7 to review ‘high’ Bantayan fare rates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

BSP keeps policy rates anew

By Joann Santiago MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — Philippine monetary officials on Thursday maintained the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates after noting that inflation dynamics and risks to the outlook........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024