The National Treasury awarded in full the P10 billion it offered at the auction Tuesday, an amount lower than the usual size after the government issued tokenized treasury bills and disclosed plans to raise USD1 billion from the offer of Sukuk bonds.
Power industry leaders have warned of inadequate power supply next year, saying there is barely enough for the country' requirements given no new power plants coming online anytime soon.
The Philippines, one of Asia's most active sovereign debt issuers, has launched its maiden sukuk bonds issue, according to a government announcement on Monday, mandating banks involved to arrange the sale.
The Department of Transportation on Friday said the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and South Long Haul (SLH) rail are game-changing projects seen reviving the country's rail industry.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center on Thursday warned the public to be extra careful when doing their Christmas shopping online, with the scam rate done through the Internet the highest in the Philippines among 11 Asian countries.
Maya has begun rolling out cards made from recycled plastic (rPVC) and plans to transition all newly produced prepaid cards to recycled materials by the end of the year as part of its sustainability commitment.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) believes the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may finally be turning a page on one of the private sector's longest-running frustrations: a tax system often seen as costly to comply with and difficult to navigate.
The Philippines is making its pitch to become more than a consumer of artificial intelligence. It wants a seat at the table where the chips, data centers, and investments are being built.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is heading to Canada next week with an investment-heavy agenda, seeking to translate growing bilateral ties into fresh capital for industries expected to shape the Philippines' next phase of economic growth.