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.
Investors are getting a fresh menu of peso bond options as state-owned Landbank of the Philippines and lister property developer Rockwell Land Corp. line up new offerings, tapping demand for predictable income while interest-rate expectations remain finely balanced.
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) said its airport portfolio made a strong showing last year, recording 16.2 million passenger arrivals as air travel demand continued to surge across the Visayas and Northern Mindanao.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is accelerating the rollout of digital permits, visa processing, and customs integration, translating the Marcos administration’s “Big Bold Reforms” agenda into concrete, on-the-ground improvements for investors.
The Philippines is ramping up efforts to bring more locally made products into New Zealand’s mainstream supermarket aisles, as demand for Asian food and flavors continues to broaden beyond migrant communities.