The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of USD724 million in October, marking a stark contrast to the USD1.5 billion surplus recorded in the same month last year.
Treasury bill yields were higher at the auction Monday, reflecting the rise in the secondary market after cautious comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve on the outlook for monetary policy easing.
Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) continued to strengthen in September, rising by 3.3 percent to USD3.34 billion from USD3.23 billion in the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) grew by 3.3 percent in September 2024, reaching a total of USD3.34 billion, up from USD3.23 billion in the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Cebu-based fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is gearing up for its public debut with an initial public offering (IPO) aimed at raising up to P2.75 billion to fund its ambitious expansion in the thriving Central Visayas economy.
Hotel101 Global, a subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corporation, has secured a 10-year partnership with MATCH Hospitality, naming Hotel101 Madrid as the official hotel accommodation partner for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid from 2026 to 2035.
The government, in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and allied organizations, has launched a pilot project for satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory services aimed at strengthening climate resilience in the agriculture sector.
EastWest Bank has convened a high-level forum focused on family enterprise strategy and succession planning. The event gathered clients from EastWest’s priority, retail, and corporate banking segments, offering a structured platform to address leadership transitions and intergenerational governance.
Makati Mayor Abby Binay today said the city government recently acquired three units of the Rosenbauer Smart Firefighting Robot to further enhance the city’s modern emergency response capabilities. The mayor said the robots offer an alternative way to aid in fire suppression and rescue efforts, especially in high-risk incidents such as those involving hazardous materials, reducing the risk to rescuers’ lives.