The local stock market inched up to the 6,900 level although some investors have started profit-taking. The main index added 5.79 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,903.15 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume was stable at 529 million shares worth P4.92 billion as gainers outnumbered...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is considering the approval of the planned privatization of the operations and maintenance (O&M) for two major railway projects this year. During the virtual SNAP Conversations 2024: Economic Outlook event, NEDA...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code will come into effect in the first week of April this year. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Thursday, Feb. 22, that their goal is to...
Sponsor-firms of offshore wind farm projects will have to prepare for a tedious process of securing two-tiered environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – and that shall comprise of an interim ECC during pre-development phase;...
President Marcos' chief economist cautioned that the implementation of the proposed P100 wage hike could result in heightened unemployment rates, a further acceleration of consumer prices, and a deceleration in economic growth. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M....
The Department of Finance (DOF) is exploring changes to the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to pave the way for their potential public listing. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, speaking at a reception hosted by the Philippine Stock...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on the back of strong corporate earnings as well as hopes that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will cut rates soon. The main index moved up 42.70 points or 0.62 points to close at 6,897.36 as the Property counter led with a strong recovery while...
The local stock market rebounded after two days of profit taking on renewed rate cut hopes. The main index rose by 56.05 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,854.66 as the Services sector led the advance although the Industrial and Mining counters continued to retreat. Volume improved to 520...
Veritable clean energy developer Citicore Renewable Energy Inc. (CREC) is targeting to beef up its operating solar portfolio with additional 69-megawatt peak (MWp) capacity upon the commercial operations of its second solar farm project in Negros Occidental. The construction of the firm’s...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has cautioned that the proposed P100 wage hike could present financial difficulties for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon said the recently implemented tax relief, intended to assist...
Secretary Frederick Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) chaired his first Economic Development Group (EDG) meeting, which focused on enhancing the attractiveness of the Philippines to foreign investors. At the high-level...
The local stock market fell as investors continued to take profits made during the recent rally. The main index lost 74.62 points or 1.09 percent close at 6,798.61 as the Property counter led all sectors in the retreat. Volume was thin at 637 million shares worth P4.22 billion as losers whalloped...
