Wholesale price growth slowed in 2023
Growth in bulk prices of goods in the country eased last year as food and three other commodity groups posted slower price increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
ACEN secures certification for WESM trading standards
ACEN, the Ayala Group’s listed energy platform, has received full compliance certification from Australian advisory firm Intelligent Energy System – the first among Philippine firms – for its adherence to the standards of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market......»»
BSP planning wholesale digital currency drop by 2026
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, our country’s central bank, is planning to launch a “central bank digital currency” within two years......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.19/kWh for their January-February billing. The hike is caused by the increase in generation rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the transmission charges of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The increase brings the average residential electricity rate from P11.43/kWh last.....»»
NCR retail price growth steady in December – PSA
Retail prices of goods in Metro Ma- nila snapped a three-month downtrend as it maintained its pace of growth in December from the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Digital banks post significant deposit, loan growth in 2023
The digital banking sector has recorded a significant growth in total deposits and loans in 2023 compared to a year ago, as consumers looked for more accessible and user-friendly financial services......»»
San Miguel income soars to P44.7 billion in 2023
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. expects to sustain its growth momentum this year after earnings soared in 2023 on the back of significant volume growth across its key businesses......»»
Philippines manufacturing output sustains growth in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The performance of manufacturing production in the Philippines sustained its growth in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) increased by 2.6 percent and 2 percent in December, respectively......»»
‘Investment spending rebounds in 2023 4Q, driving GDP growth’
‘Investment spending rebounds in 2023 4Q, driving GDP growth’.....»»
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.....»»
Monde Nissin sees sales, earnings growth in 2023
Monde Nissin Corp., the listed snack foods giant, expects core net income to have grown by mid-teens for 2023 with sales expected to have hit a high single-digit year-on-year growth......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11
MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11
MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»
Stocks cheer slower inflation results for January
The stock market continued its ascent yesterday after domestic inflation was reported to have slowed down in January......»»
Inflation likely eased below 3 percent in January
Economists believe inflation further eased for the fourth straight month in January, with some convinced that the rise in consumer prices slowed to below three percent for the first time in more than three years......»»
BSP: Inflation likely eased further in January
Headline inflation likely slowed further for the fourth straight month in January, ranging between 2.8 and 3.6 percent, after easing to a 22-month low of 3.9 percent in December, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Hoey loses steam at Pete Dye, falls to joint 26th after 70
Rico Hoey slowed down with a two-under 70 at Pete Dye’s Stadium course and slipped from joint third to a share of 26th halfway through the American Express now controlled by American Sam Burns in La Quinta, California Thursday (Friday Manila time)......»»
NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»
ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024
The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»