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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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Aznar Shipping files IPO to fund expansion

Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise as much as P670 million through an initial public offering (IPO), as the regional operator seeks capital to expand its fleet and supporting infrastructure across the Visayas.

President Marcos secures $75M India pledges targeting rural health, digital rails

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. locked in strategic expansion commitments from Indian conglomerates, anchoring a diplomatic push with USD75 million in immediate investments from iSON Group projected to generate 2,000 local jobs.

DOTr rolls out monthly financial aid to PUV operators

Starting this September, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is providing targeted financial assistance to transport cooperatives and corporations struggling with monthly loan payments, to keep modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) running and protect workers’ livelihoods.

New 8-car EMU trainset delivered for North-South Commuter Railway

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the arrival of a new eight-car electric multiple unit (EMU) trainset built for the Malolos-Tutuban segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). This marks the fourth trainset secured for the project.

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