Norway is open to expanding trade and investment ties with the Philippines particularly in the areas of aquaculture and retail industries while also continuing to develop its partnerships in the renewable energy (RE) and maritime sectors. Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas...
The Bureau of the Treasury reported that digital platforms have tripled the amount of retail dollar bonds (RDBs) raised, in line with the government's digitalization program. In a statement, Sharon P. Almanza, Treasury bureau office-in-charge, said online order-taking platforms generated $2.56...
President Marcos' first retail dollar bond (RDB) sale successfully raised $1.26 billion, demonstrating a positive response from the public despite the current market conditions, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. During the Chat with SBED briefing on Friday, Oct. 6, Finance Secretary Benjamin E....
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Marcos administration has successfully surpassed its target proceeds for the sale of onshore retail dollar bonds (RDBs). Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Tuesday, Oct. 3, that the Bureau of the Treasury has generated over $1.03 billion in funds...
EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY, OCT. 2, 12:00AM The government's target for the retail dollar bonds (RDB) is expected to be exceeded, as the Bureau of the Treasury reported a strong demand for investment instruments. During the Chat with SBED briefing last Friday, Sept. 29, Officer-in-Charge Treasurer...
President Marcos' chief economic manager is urging Filipinos to capitalize on the opportunity presented by the retail dollar bond (RDB), emphasizing its low-risk profile and convenient investment features. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that RDBs are fixed-income...
President Marcos' top economic manager stated that the ongoing sale of dollar-denominated retail Treasury bonds is a major step towards achieving financial inclusion for Filipinos. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the second sale of retail dollar bonds (RDB) contributes to fostering...
The government has successfully raised $611.2 million through the sale of retail dollar bonds (RDBs), marking President Marcos' first-ever issuance of such instruments to local investors, particularly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The Bureau of the Treasury had initially planned to offer $200...
Malaysian retail specialist Valiram Group is considering expanding its operations in the Philippines by developing airport outlets for duty-free retail tourism. RETAIL TOURISM — President Marcos meets with officials of Malaysian retail specialist Valiram Group in Singapore on Sept. 16, 2023....
The Bureau of the Treasury has assigned two state-owned banks to arrange the upcoming launch of a retail dollar bond (RDB) offering. The Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) are tasked with leading and managing the retail bond sale targeting small...
Critical and decisive consumers such as Generations Z and Alpha with their heightened technology and drive for advocacy are seeking business enterprises that are creating strategies that focus on value orientation. Photo taken by Khriscielle Yalao /MANILA BULLETIN These two...
Innovation is at the forefront for retailers and the private sector at the 29th National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) 2023 as the local retail business landscape adopts to evolving technological needs. The 29th NRCE, held from Aug. 10 to 11 at the SMX Convention Center, is themed "Retail...
