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Foreign investment pledges in 4Q up 30% to P174 billion

Foreign investment pledges made with six investment promotion agencies of the government increased to P173.61 billion in the fourth quarter, up 30 percent from the P133.47 billion made in the year-earlier period, the Philippine Statistics Authority said.

Broadening price pressures compel BSP to raise rates anew by 50 basis points

The policy-making Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) at its meeting on Thursday raised the interest rate on the its overnight reverse repurchase facility by 50 basis points to 6 percent, effective tomorrow, 17 February 2023. 

BSP greenlights GCash Overseas beta app

GCash, Globe Telecom’s mobile wallet, on Thursday secured the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to use the e-wallet overseas using international...

OFW remittances hit all-time high of $36.1B

The amount of US dollars sent by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hit an all-time high after a strong finish in December, according to the...

Japan credit watcher affirms country’s A-grade

Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) affirmed the country’s credit standing with an ‘A-’ rating and a stable outlook amid global uncertainties and a high inflation environment.

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Motorcycle taxi riders seek law for protection

Motorcycle taxi riders are welcoming short-term government financial assistance as fuel prices climb, but industry leaders say lasting protection will only come through legislation that secures their livelihoods.

BIR reform push shows early gains, gaps

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is beginning to show early results from its five-pillar reform program, Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza told members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) during a high-level dialogue held with Deloitte Philippines at Dusit Thani Manila.

Free parking offered for LRT-2 passengers starting April 27

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that free parking will be available for passengers of the LRT-2 at Santolan Station beginning April 27, 2026.

Filipino-Australian soldier proud to Serve in PH during Balikatan 2026

A Filipino-Australian soldier taking part in Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Palawan shared his pride in returning to the Philippines while serving with the Australian Defence Force.

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