Although this reversed the net outflow of $574.5 million recorded in 2021, the net inflow was way below the revised $3.5 billion target set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The Philippine economy expanded in 2022 by 7.6 percent, exceeding the government’s target and thus far the fastest growth among emerging Asian economies, helped by strong consumer consumption amid a so-called “revenge spending” and a robust services sector.
The government has retained the projected local output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) at 7.6 percent in the third quarter of 2022, according to National Statistician Dennis Mapa.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla expects inflation falling below the lower end of the government’s two- to four-percent target range early...
Philippine manufacturing returned to growth in May, snapping a brief downturn as stronger domestic demand fueled production and new orders, according to the latest S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI survey.
Bohol-Panglao International Airport has completed a large-scale emergency simulation exercise as passenger traffic continues to rise, underscoring the growing importance of safety and operational resilience at one of the country’s busiest tourism gateways.
Union Bank of the Philippines is seeking to raise up to P30 billion through a new bond issuance as the Aboitiz-led lender strengthens its funding base and positions itself for future growth amid a still-evolving interest rate environment.
A growing list of economic and geopolitical concerns is pushing investors into defensive mode, with the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) struggling to regain momentum after slipping below a key support level.