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Moody’s Analytics sees below 5 percent GDP in Q4

Philippine economic growth likely slowed to below five percent in the final quarter of 2023 on the back of softer global economic growth, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief

INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Metrobank looking to raise $0.5-B in USD debt offering

Metrobank announced that it has selected Bank of America Securities and UBS as joint global coordinators to run a process to sell up to $500 million in dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, “with option to upsize”......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply

MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply

MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Lower output cuts Philex profit

Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. saw its 2023 core net income decline to P963 million year-on-year due to lower output and elevated operating costs and expenses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Church without Sin: A weaker Catholic Church faces a second Marcos

A Catholic Church that lost much credibility in the 2022 elections is gearing up for battle under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the dictator it helped depose 38 years ago.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Interview: ISU chief hails next generation stars rising at Gangwon 2024

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The next generation stars in ice skating are rising at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, chief of the global skating governing body has said. "Next-generation stars can compete [at a] global level. Just like many other sports, this is an event where we get to see the rising stars, the next generation stars," Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skati.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Wider margins, lower loan provisions boost PNB profit

Wider margins and lower provisioning for potential loan losses helped boost the profit of Philippine National Bank by 55 percent to P17.97 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with Darren Espanto, Kyline Alcantara shipping

Kapuso actor Mavy Legaspi sees no problem with former love team partner Kyline Alcantara being "shipped" or teased with Darren Espanto......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout

Coach Tim Cone sees both the good and the bad in Gilas Pilipinas' 30-point demolition of Hong Kong at the start of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Boracay logs lower tourist arrivals during Holy Week

More than 13,000 tourists arrived on Thursday on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, which was lower compared to the P16,000 arrivals recorded on the same day last year, according to the municipal government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Oil price rollback expected next week

Lower pump prices for petroleum products are expected next week, with the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau assistant director Rodela Romero estimating an oil price decrease of around P1 to P1.20 per liter for gasoline, P0.40 to P0.60 per liter for diesel, and P0.45 to P0.65 per liter for kerosene......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

DILG: Crime rate lower under President Marcos compared to Duterte

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a lower crime rate during the first 21 months of the Marcos administration compared to the same period under former President Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Philex net income drops on lower metal output

The earnings of Philex Mining Corp. plunged by 70 percent to more than P110 million in the first quarter as revenues fell due to lower metal output......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DA working double time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation

The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Meralco power rates expected to go down this month

Lower power rates may be expected this month due to lower generation and transmission charges, according to energy utility provider Manila Electric Co......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Lower House mibawi sa prankisa sa SMNI

Lower House mibawi sa prankisa sa SMNI.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Women activists to Marcos: provide jobs, lower prices, not cha-cha

For working women and mothers, the Marcos Jr. presidency should provide jobs, decent wages, and lower prices of commodities to address economic woes and not tinker with the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024