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Bank loans accelerate 7 percent in November

The various banks extended loans 7.4 percent higher in November last year aggregating P11.1 trillion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said, citing preliminary data.

DOE commits to better bid conditions in succeeding MGSP-CSP exercises

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Sunday committed to address bidder issues citing the lack of time for proponents to submit competent bids as micro-grid service providers under the competitive selection process (MGSP-CSP) program.

DITO looks to gain market share even as it tempers 2024 capex program

DITO Telecommunity Corp., having ramped up an aggressive nationwide network rollout last year, has scaled back its capital expenditures (capex) this year.

World Bank sees faster PH growth this year

The World Bank projects local output growth in the Philippines accelerating by 5.8 percent this year and next, up from an estimated growth of 5.6 percent in 2023. 

SEC shuts down corporation selling financial, health benefits from mushrooms

The Securities and Exchange Commission has revoked the corporate registration of Infinity8Networks Digital Services OPC plus a fine of P1 million for illegally soliciting investments.

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SEC approves San Miguel’s P30 billion preferred share offering

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to San Miguel Corporation’s follow-on offering of preferred shares, valued at up to P30 billion.

SEC lifts ban on new online lending platforms starting August 1 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will lift the moratorium on new online lending platforms on August 1, 2026, bringing an end to the restriction first imposed on November 5, 2021, after over four years. Alongside this, the SEC is implementing strict new standards safeguarding consumers and curbing unfair lending practices. The guidelines are outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 20, Series of 2026, and apply to all existing, newly registered, and prospective financing and lending companies that use mobile apps, websites, or other digital systems to extend credit to the public.

Pag-IBIG cuts housing loan rates, raises borrowing cap 

The government is making homeownership more affordable after the...

DBCC cuts medium-term growth goals, keeps long-term targets

The government has lowered its medium-term economic and fiscal targets, adopting a more cautious outlook as global uncertainty, persistent inflation, and climate risks weigh on the Philippine economy, while reaffirming its commitment to long-term growth and fiscal stability.

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