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Portfolio funds aggregating $13.13 billion fled the country in 2023

Speculative investments that flowed inward on net basis in 2022 reverted to a net outflow last year when interest-sapping high inflation helped make the Philippines one of the more costly places to make an investment in 2023.

Growth outlook seen quicker than 6% over three years

The Philippines is seen growing its economy at a rate faster than six percent in terms of the gross domestic product (GDP) between this year and 2026, the financial information and analytics firm S&P Global recently reported.

ADB projects below-target 5.7% growth for the Philippines in 2023

The Philippines in 2023 is projected to post growth, measured as the gross domestic product (GDP), averaging lower than the official growth target of 6 to 7 percent to only 5.7 percent, according to the Asian Development Bank.

FDIs flowed inward over 10 months in 2023 but sharply lower to only USD6.5 billion

Foreign direct investments (FDI), useful both as a measure of and as vehicle for economic advancement, flowed inward on net basis in the first 10 months last year but stood 17.5 percent lower to only USD6.5 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Wednesday.

Food price pressure seen still elevated in Metrobank inflation forecast

Food-driven price pressures figure high in some of this year's inflation forecasts, such as that seen by the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) which has retained its original 4.3 percent inflation print in 2024.

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Biofuels delay sparks rift among coconut industry leaders

The proposed suspension of the B4 biodiesel blend rollout, raising the coco methyl ester (CME) content in diesel from 3 percent to 4 percent by October 2025, has triggered mixed reactions among coconut industry stakeholders, underscoring tensions between energy policy goals and economic pressures.

Lexmark taps PLDT iGate for global connectivity boost

PLDT Enterprise has entered a strategic partnership with Lexmark Research and Development Corp. to deliver robust digital infrastructure solutions, underscoring a significant corporate alignment aimed at enhancing global operational efficiency and collaboration.

ERC sets final reserve price structure under latest green auction

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the final reserve price structure under the fourth round of the Green Energy Auction Program (GEA4), setting the policy framework for the competitive bidding of over 10,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity.

SEC clears Aboitiz Power’s P100-B bond shelf program

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Aboitiz Power Corp.’s shelf registration for up to P100 billion in fixed-rate bonds over three years, the company said following the SEC's en banc approval.
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