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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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DA backs calamity declaration to mobilize El Niño response 

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has backed a proposal to declare a state of calamity to mobilize government resources against the worsening effects of El Niño, saying authorities must act quickly as forecasts point to a potentially severe climate event.

Prime Midstream sees sustained gas demand as power needs rise

Prime Midstream expects demand for natural gas to remain strong as the Philippines faces growing electricity needs, volatile fuel prices and the challenge of balancing renewable energy growth with reliable power supply.

Japanese diplomat reaffirms bilateral ties at 82nd Leyte Gulf landings commemoration

Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.

San Miguel earns USDA recognition for $370 million in imports

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has received recognition from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for importing nearly USD370 million worth of American agricultural products in 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ importance as a market for US farm exports.

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