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.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is speeding up land acquisition for two major rail projects: the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5%, along with increases in its lending and deposit rates. The move is aimed at slowing the rise in prices.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) welcomed a recent policy shift by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) exempting qualified exporters from the Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) system, saying the move will reduce costs and streamline cargo flows.