Inflation in the Philippines could ease further in April, following a drop to 1.8 percent in March—the slowest pace since May 2020—if rice prices continue to decline in the latter half of the month.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, the kind that stays invested in the country, dropped by 20 percent on net basis in January this year, totaling USD731 million, down from USD914 million a year ago, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Average rates on Treasury bills were mixed in Monday's auction, with six-month and 12-month debt papers seeing a softening of yields due to expectations of further rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). However, uncertainty continued to push yields on three-month bills higher.
The Philippine Communications and Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to exercise caution before signing the proposed “Konektadong Pinoy Bill” into law, warning that the measure in its current form could undermine the very goals it seeks to achieve.
New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, has swiftly rolled out stricter transport and passenger protection measures following a viral incident involving an unauthorized taxi grossly overcharging a traveler for an inter-terminal ride.
PrimeWater San Jose del Monte (SJDM), in partnership with the San Jose del Monte Water District, is set to complete a major transmission line extension project in Bulacan by the end of June, marking a significant milestone in the city's water infrastructure development.
The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, following U.S. military involvement in Israel-Iran tensions, is expected to add upward pressure on global oil prices due to rising insurance and freight costs, according to Jetti Petroleum Inc. president Leo Bellas.