The US Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged, as it awaits new developments that could reshape the economic outlook and inflation trajectory.
Strong demand for Treasury bills (T-bills) at Monday’s auction led to a drop in average rates for shorter-dated securities while keeping the yield on one-year paper stable. The Bureau of the Treasury received tenders worth ₱90.6 billion for the ₱22 billion in bills offered, a sign of robust investor appetite.
A planned investment by the US Medical Glove Co. (USMGC) in the Philippines could create more than 2,000 jobs, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced after meeting company executives in New York City on Monday.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has extended the proposal deadline for its P2.5-billion New Clark City ICT project, aiming to woo more private investors into a public-private joint venture.
Port tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. leads the Philippines’ contingent on the Forbes 2026 Billionaires List, ranking 175th globally with an estimated net worth of USD16.5 billion, making him the richest Filipino this year.