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Slower growth projected this year under latest WEO iteration

The economy is projected to expand at the rate of 5.8 percent this year in terms of the gross domestic product, according to the International Monetary Fund in its latest iteration of the World Economic Outlook (WEO).

BSP OKs $3.81B public sector foreign borrowings for Q3 2024

The policy-making Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has approved USD3.81 billion in foreign borrowings for the public sector during the third quarter of 2024, marking a 36 percent increase from the USD2.81 billion approved in the same period last year.

PCC approves joint venture for Sangley Point Int’l Airport

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved a joint venture between the Cavite provincial government and a consortium including Cavitex Holdings, Inc. and House of Investments, Inc. to develop the USD11 billion Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA).

Recto to chair G-24 meeting in Washington

The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) will convene under the chairmanship of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto of the Philippines to address pressing international monetary and development finance issues.

Report: PH lost $8.1B to online scams in 2024

The Philippine economy lost an estimated USD8.1 billion, around 1.9 percent of gross domestic product, through online scams despite growing awareness among Filipinos, the 2024 State of Scams in the Philippines report showed.

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BSP rule boosts digital banking, trashes SMS/email OTP for high-risk transactions

Digital banking and e-wallet users now enjoy stronger protection against fraud and unauthorized access, as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-supervised financial institutions begin rolling out advanced authentication systems ahead of a key deadline.

Emperador reduces capital spending to P2.4 billion as major projects complete

Liquor maker Emperador Inc. has lowered its capital expenditure budget for this year to P2.4 billion. This is a significant drop compared to previous years, as the company has finished most of its large-scale investment projects.

Philippines, Lao PDR expand agricultural cooperation to boost trade and food security

The Philippines and Lao People’s Democratic Republic have strengthened their bilateral agricultural ties through an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Electrified Land Cruiser debuts in Philippine market

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has introduced the electrified Land...

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