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.
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 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 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 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.