The Philippines and France have inked a financial and development cooperation agreement aimed at tackling poverty and fostering inclusive growth for Filipinos, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced. On June 7, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) vowed to transform New Clark City in Tarlac into a leading industrial hub that will attract both local and foreign investors. In a statement, Joshua M. Bingcang, BCDA president and chief executive officer, affirmed this commitment following...
The local stock market was up by only a few points as investors wait for more catalysts. The main index added 8.90 points or 0.14 percent to close at 6,518.76 led by Banks while Conglomerates were in the red. Volume was higher at 579 million shares worth P5.05 billion aa losers edged out gainers 90...
Local share prices continue to benefit from improved sentiment following the release of May’s inflation number which turned out to be lower than feared. The main index rose by 68.54 percent or 1.06 percent to close at 6,509.86 as the Services sector led the advance although Miners retreated....
The Export Development Council (EDC), a public-private partnership created under the Export Development Act, may temper down the export growth targets in the Philippine Exports Development Plan (PEDP) in light of local and global realities hounding the country’s export performance. ...
The local stock exchange recovered some of the previous day’s losses following gains in US equities and the release of the May inflation data. The main index added 54.90 points or 0.86 percent to close at 6,441.32 with Conglomerates leading the advance while the Industrial and Mining...
Members of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) are scheduled to convene next week to assess the country’s economic targets. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that the inter-agency body responsible for setting the government’s macroeconomic assumptions will hold a...
Senators have expressed differing opinions on the newly approved reduction tariff on rice by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) that has already been approved by President Marcos. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the reduction tariff on rice from 35 percent to 15...
The local stock market resumed its downward trend as investors remained jittery over high inflation and the weaker peso. The peso continued to decline further, closing at P58.71 to a US dollar on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from P58.68 on June 3. The weighted average rate was at P58.681 from...
President Marcos' economic managers maintained that the National Food Authority (NFA) should continue its role in buffer stocking and intervene in the market only during emergencies. National Economic and Development Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that any reforms to the state grains agency...
The reduction tariff on rice from 35 percent to 15 percent and additional government subsidies will lessen the cost of rice to P29 per kilo for the poor, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said. Balisacan said on Tuesday, June 4, that adjusting the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) started the week stronger as investors continued bargain hunting after last week’s plunge. The main index added 37.64 points or 0.59 percent to close at 6,470.74 on the strength of Banks although sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume increased to...
