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Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, April 1
MANILA -- The Philippine government's budget deficit increased to 164.7 billion pesos (2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the country's Bureau of the Treasury said Monday. "The wider budget gap stemmed from the 22.14 percent year-over-year increase in expenditures, matched with moderate revenue growth of 5.73 percent," the bureau said. With the February turnout, the bureau said the year-to-date fiscal balan.....»»
Hot money returns to net inflow in February
More foreign portfolio investments flowed into the Philippines in February, snapping two straight months of net outflows, amid the government’s retail Treasury bond offering......»»
Gov’t debt stock rose to P14.79 trillion as of Jan
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt rose in January due to a weak peso and after the Marcos administration borrowed more from local creditors than what it paid for its maturing liabilities, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported Friday. Data showed state obligations increased 1.9 percent month-on-month to P14.79 trillion as of January. ALSO READ:.....»»
Debt balloons to P14.8 trillion
The issuance of domestic securities and the weakening of the peso pushed the country’s outstanding debt to a fresh high of P14.79 trillion in January, latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed......»»
Larry Summers warns that the war vs inflation might not be over
Larry Summers, the former US Treasury Secretary (under President Bill Clinton) and former Chief Economist of the World Bank, said that the US Federal Reserve may still need to raise rates before it can declare victory in the war against inflation......»»
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......»»
Philippines debt hits record P14.6 trillion
The Marcos administration has so far incurred P1.82 trillion in debt since it assumed office, largely due to a high interest rate environment, pushing the country’s outstanding obligation to an all-time high of P14.62 trillion in 2023, according to the Bureau of the Treasury......»»
US Senate panel urges Treasury Dept to make tech firms comply with sanctions
US Senator Mark Warner says tech companies like Alphabet and Meta have continued to provide adtech services to sanctioned entities with ties to 'foreign adversaries'.....»»
Treasury raises P81 billion from T-bill sale in January
The government borrowed a total of P81 billion through the issuance of short-term securities this month, exceeding its target after it upsized offers at the onset of the new year......»»
Treasury raises P120 billion from T-bonds
The government raised the entire program of P120 billion in long-term securities this month amid the downtrend in investor asking rates......»»
FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund
Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»
Third retail bond issue eyed in Q1
The government will borrow from small creditors in the first quarter as the Marcos administration sets its third offering of retail Treasury bonds in a bid to boost state coffers and finance various projects......»»
FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund
Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»
Tobacco output seen surpassing 42 million kg this year
The country’s tobacco production this year could expand to a three-year high of over 42 million kilograms on the back of higher demand and better prices, the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) said......»»
Higher diesel, gasoline prices seen next week
Prices of fuel products will increase next week, according to the Department of Energy’s Oil Industry Management Bureau assistant director Rodela Romero......»»
Resumption of FTA talks seen to spur higher EU investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority expects investments from European companies to increase with the resumption of the Philippines – European Union free trade agreement negotiations......»»
Wheat imports seen to rise on higher bread demand
It’s a quarter before seven in the morning. A queue starts to form in front of RJS bakery in Barangay Barangka Drive in Mandaluyong City......»»
Bumper harvest of palay seen in Q1
Despite threats of El Niño, the country’s palay output in the first quarter likely inched up year-on-year to over 4.8 million metric tons on the back of higher yield......»»
Further improvement in Philippines external position seen
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees a further improvement in the country’s external payments position this year due to a likely higher balance of payments (BOP) surplus and a narrower current account (CA) deficit......»»
Philippines upper middle-income status seen to boost insurance penetration
Higher insurance penetration hinges on the country’s ability to reach upper middle-income status as Filipinos’ disposable income remains limited amid the high cost of basic goods and services......»»