Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is planning to raise up to ₱5 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds as the third and final tranche of its three-year shelf registration program of up to ₱15 billion. Philippine Ratings Services...
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) plans to raise up to ₱20 billion through a planned bond issuance, while continuing to explore options to reduce debt, as market conditions are still not favorable for an initial public offering. Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) said MPTC is...
While Japan Credit Rating Agency’s (JCR) retained an investment-grade credit rating of “A-” with a “stable” outlook for the Philippines, it raised the challenge of narrowing income disparity tied to infrastructure and rural development, and a setback on fiscal reforms that could hurt this...
After interest rates have been cut, Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) is now planning to refinance debt with a ₱17-billion bond offering just after raising $350 million from United States (US) dollar-denominated notes. SM Prime, one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property...
Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) has assigned its highest Issue Credit Rating of PRS Aaa, with a Stable Outlook, to DoubleDragon Corp.’s bond issuance worth up to ₱10.9 billion. The planned issuance is for ₱3.5 billion, with an Oversubscription Option of up to ₱7.4 billion....
Toyota Financial Services Philippines Corp. (TFSPH), and affiliate of GT Capital Holdings Inc., is planning to raise ₱5-billion through the first issuance from its ₱20-billion fixed-rate bond program. In line with this, Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) said it has assigned its...
Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) has maintained its very strong issue credit rating of PRS Aa, with a stable outlook, for Megawide Construction Corp.’s ₱9-billion outstanding bonds. Obligations rated PRS Aa are of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk. The...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was among the most trusted and best performing government agencies in the country, according to a recent survey, and no less than Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed satisfaction, saying the public’s confidence...
Implementing government projects aimed at giving immediate relief to Filipinos such as zero-balance billing in hospitals, P20 per kilo of rice, and discounted train fares are not intended to win the public 's trust and approval, President Marcos said. In his recent podcast episode, Marcos...
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, reported that its ₱2 billion Peso-denominated Fixed-Rate Bonds were six times oversubscribed on the offering day. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said it has thus decided to shorten the...
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, is set to raise at least ₱2 billion from the issuance of peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds as part of its ongoing ₱40-billion bond program. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said the...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ improved trust ratings in the latest OCTA Research survey reflect growing public appreciation for his work ethic and increased visibility. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the OCTA Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from July 12 to 17...
