The adverse impact of the prolonged pandemic will be short-lived, the government’s chief economic manager and the central bank governor said after Fitch Ratings downgraded the Philippines’ outlook to negative. BSP Gov. Benjamic Diokno and Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III Finance Secretary...
Petron Corporation, a unit of San Miguel Corporation, has been assigned by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) the highest Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa, with a Stable Outlook for its proposed bond issuance. The firm is planning to raise up to P18 billion from the planned offering...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has given the Office of the Vice President (OVP) its highest audit rating for the third straight year in 2020. In a statement, the OVP said it received an “unqualified opinion” from COA in its Independent Auditor’s Report dated June 15. This is the third time the...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo Seals of approval for sovereigns like the Philippines are difficult to obtain. International financial institutions (IFIs), credit rating agencies (CRAs) and foreign investors would usually scrutinize our ability to withstand global shocks. While...
The local government unit (LGU) of Makati City has received an “unmodified opinion” or the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the fourth straight year, citing the city’s consistent compliance with auditing rules and procedures. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Mayor...
San Miguel Brewery Inc. continues to enjoy a triple-A rating, for its P9.54 billion outstanding bonds, from Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). PhilRatings said it has maintained its highest issue credit rating of PRS Aaa, with a Stable Outlook, for SMB’s bonds with the...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. has firmed up its plan to raise up to P10 billion through the issuance of bonds which have been given the highest triple-A rating by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). PhilRatings said it has assigned an Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa, with a Stable...
Debt-watcher S&P Global’s affirmation of the Philippines’ investment grade status is a vote of confidence in the country’s medium-term growth prospects despite challenges posed by COVID-19, the government’s chief economic manager and central bank governor said. Finance Secretary Carlos...
Debt watcher S&P Global has affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade credit rating as the nation’s growth prospects remain strong despite the unprecedented economic shock from the pandemic. 8682 S&P Global maintained the country’s “BBB+” credit score with a “stable” outlook,...
Bank of Commerce (BankCom), the banking affiliate of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), was assigned an Issuer Credit Rating of PRS Aa (corp.), with a Stable Outlook, by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). A company rated PRS Aa (corp.) differs from the highest rated corporates only to...
Phinma Corporation is planning a bond issuance of P2 billion, with an oversubscription option of up to P1 billion, to raise a maximum of P3 billion. Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings) said it has assigned an Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aa, with a Stable Outlook for the bonds....
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation’s planned offering of up to P30 billion in fixed-rate peso-denominated bonds has been given the highest issue credit rating of PRS Aaa by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). SMC is planning a bond issuance of P20 billion, with...
