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National government debt rise at the end of March to P14.93 trillion
The National Government added in the first three months of this year a total P309.45 billion to its outstanding debt, pushing the total to P14.93 billion, up 2.1 percent from December and 7.2 percent from the end of March 2023.
Agricultural loans widen in the year Pres. Marcos Jr. sits as concurrent agri chief – survey
Agricultural loans and services as percent of the banks' loan portfolio in 2022 widened to 18.1 percent from only 17.6 percent in 2021, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Friday.
Palay output lower than initially estimated—PSA data
Palay production in the first quarter was down 1.97 percent to 4.69 million metric tons, the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
Meralco targets generating nuclear power via MMRs in four years
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pursuing a pre-feasibility study with American firm Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. to develop the technology for a micro-modular reactor the country can use before 2028.
Inflation should not top 4.3% in April – BSP
Inflation across the Philippines is forecast to range as low as 3.5 percent but should not top 4.3 percent in April in latest simulations conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
