Despite limited resources, the Cabinet-level Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has approved a record-high national budget for next year at ₱6.79 trillion, with a focus on social services. Next year’s record-high budget would support sustained delivery of public goods and services...
Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan has expressed confidence that the Philippine economy can accelerate to a growth rate of 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent after downscaling from the more ambitious growth target previously. Despite concerns of slower household consumption,...
Economic managers have tweaked downwards the gross domestic product (GDP) target to 5.5 to 6.5 percent from six to 6.5 percent previously, citing the increased external uncertainties, especially the ongoing Middle East conflict and the imposition of United States (US) tariffs. Cabinet-level...
The Philippine benchmark index inched up as investor sentiment remained buoyed by easing oil prices amid a ceasefire in the Middle East. The main index added 5.01 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,330.65 on Thursday, June 26, although only Conglomerates and the Property counter managed to...
The local stock market rose further as the peso firmed up while oil prices dropped due to the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The main index added 32.89 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,325.64 on Wednesday, June 25, with the advance led by the Property sector, although Banks and Industrials...
Support for 15 locally initiated tourism projects has been extended by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in line with the Marcos administration’s thrust for inclusive and balanced national growth. Underscoring the government’s effort to equalize tourism opportunities across regions, DOT...
Forest Lake Development Inc. recently concluded its 11th National Sales Convention, a two-day event held on April 24 and 25 at Dusit Thani Mactan, Cebu. The convention celebrated a landmark 2024 for the company, which saw significant national expansion, the launch of flagship programs, and an...
Seven priority bills ratified by the House of Representatives before the 19th Congress ended two weeks ago are expected to be signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., making the total priority measures the highest number of enacted laws since the 10th Congress. Reports showed that the 19th...
The Philippines is seeking a World Bank loan worth billions of pesos to enhance technical-vocational education and training (TVET) in the country. In a concept document dated June 24, the World Bank said the investment project financing (IPF) for the proposed $250.625-million (over ₱14-billion)...
The PSEi bounced back after Iran made only a token response to the United States (US) bombing of its nuclear facilities and the US announced a ceasefire, although investors’ relief eventually gave way to caution and trimmed intra-day gains. The main index rose by 74.47 points, or 1.2 percent, to...
Newly listed fuel dealer Top Line Business Development Corporation is opting to expand its network by opening more service stations than initially planned, rather than investing in a fuel tanker. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm reported that its board of directors has...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged in a knee-jerk reaction to the United States’ (US) bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, as this may lead to further escalation in the conflict and fuel more oil price hikes. The main index fell by 121.49 points, or 1.92 percent, to close at...
