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    BOP seen as a surplus in 2024 despite slower growth overall

    The balance of payments (BOP), essentially what is left after the country's foreign-currency earnings are deducted from its expenses, is projected to remain in surplus of some USD3.5 billion in 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    Philippines misses 2024 tourist arrival target, optimistic for 2025

    The Philippines fell short of its tourist arrival target for 2024, recording 5.95 million foreign visitors, well below the goal of 7.7 million. 

    Recto unceasing in pushing for LANDBANK, DBP charter reforms

    The Department of Finance (DOF) has commended the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for their strong financial positions, noting the institutions are now in a better position to expand services and support national economic priorities.

    PSE kicks off 2025 with modest gains as late buying boosts market

    The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) rounded its first trading day of 2025 on a positive note, despite a sluggish start. The benchmark PSE Index rose by 21.60 points to settle at 6,550.39, following a late surge in buying activity that lifted the market after a largely red session.

    Record passenger traffic at NAIA bodes well for broad economy

    The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) reached new heights in 2024, recording its highest-ever passenger and flight volume, according to the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC).

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    Ayala named among ASEAN’s Top 50 for corporate governance excellence

    Ayala Corp. has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Publicly Listed Companies in ASEAN and among the Top 5 in the Philippines for exemplary corporate governance at the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Conference and Awards (CGCA) held in July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    Gas, diesel, kerosene hike hits motorists Tuesday

    Motorists and enterprises will once again face higher fuel costs this week, as local oil companies announce another round of price hikes amid volatile global crude markets and currency headwinds.

    Strong mall, residential sales drive SM Prime’s 1H growth

    SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country's largest integrated property developer, posted a record high first-half net income of P24.5 billion, marking an 11 percent increase from P22.1 billion year-on-year, driven by robust rental income, residential sales, and rising ancillary revenues.

    PLDT joins gov’t in breaking barriers to connectivity

    PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm, Smart Communications, are ramping up efforts to support the government’s digitalization drive by collaborating with key agencies to dismantle regulatory barriers and fast-track infrastructure rollout, especially in underserved areas.

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