Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. has warned that trade shocks are more damaging than supply shocks—as they can shrink the country’s capital stock and slow growth—which monetary policy is not equipped to address. Remolona said at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
President Marcos made a final appeal to voters on Saturday, May 10, to support his senatorial slate, describing all 11 candidates of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas as driven by genuine love for their fellow Filipinos. Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (Bongbong Marcos/Facebook/File photo) In...
President Marcos has vowed that the Philippines will never back down in defending its territory, asserting a firm stance on sovereignty amid continuing regional tensions. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as he led the Alyansa Para sa Bagong...
Union Bank of the Philippines and the ATRAM Group have finalized their partnership, aiming to revolutionize the Philippine asset management landscape by merging their trust operations and leveraging digital innovation. Under the agreement, UnionBank will acquire a 27.5 percent stake in ATR Asset...
The coast isn 't clear yet for domestic inflation, as Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) sees looming United States (US) tariffs as a global price risk for an economy like the Philippines, which imports the bulk of the goods it consumes. "The US reciprocal tariffs after the 90-day...
With headline inflation falling to its lowest level in over five years, local and international financial institutions now expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut key interest rates by a total of 75 basis points (bps) by year-end, with the first reduction likely as early as the upcoming...
Robust government spending ahead of the May 12 elections likely sped up economic growth in the first quarter, despite private consumption largely being in wait-and-see mode as Filipinos save up, according to the research arm of global financial giant Deutsche Bank. In a May 3 report received by...
President Marcos said his administration is fast-tracking key infrastructure projects—from internet expansion to dam construction—to bring lasting progress under his "Bagong Pilipinas" vision. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as he led...
President Marcos rallied support for his senatorial slate on Saturday, saying the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas was formed not to stir division, but to solve the country’s problems — from national challenges to everyday struggles of ordinary Filipinos. In his speech at the Batangas Sports...
President Marcos credited the Philippines’ economic gains to the dedication, talent, and patriotism of Filipinos, as the country continues to outperform many of its Asian neighbors. "Paumanhin niyo na medyo nagyayabang po tayo na ang Pilipinas ngayon ay kinokonsidera ng ating mga karatig-bansa...
(Wikipedia) Senatoriables from the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas ticket are set to barnstorm vote-rich province of Batangas on Saturday, May 3 as the administration-backed slate tries to build as much momentum as it can in the final week of...
(MANILA BULLETIN) On Labor Day, Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos batted for higher income tax exemption levels, as he reckoned that workers deserve greater financial relief amid continuing inflation...