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BOP deficit in October signals short-term challenge, but strong surplus underpins economic resilience

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 yields rise at Monday’s auction

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.

Remittances surge: Overseas Pinoys drive economic growth

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).

Remittances surge in September

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).

Top Line gears up for P2.75B IPO as Central Visayas economy surges

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.

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Middle East conflicts force another weekly spike in local fuel prices

Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.

Agri damage from habagat, 3 storms hits ₱1.79B

Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.

Batang Gilas runs out of gas, settles for eighth

Batang Gilas Pilipinas started with a spark but finished with the wrong kind of déjà vu.

DA escalates nationwide crackdown on counterfeit farm inputs to protect farmers, safeguard food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.

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