Reissued bonds fully awarded amid easing bets
THE GOVERNMENT on Tuesday fully awarded reissued bonds at an auction, as the average rate inched up from the note’s last sale, amid growing market confidence in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) easing cycle.
Multi-party arbitrations in the Philippines
By John Frederick E. Derije
Multi-Party Arbitration is an arbitration involving at least three parties. In the Philippines, various dispute resolution institutions categorically include in their rules of procedure...
Startup helps Filipinos turn their kilometers into pesos
MALAYSIA-BASED startup Carching Ventures Sdn. Bhd. has launched its service in the Philippines to help drivers earn from product ads while driving.
Dollar falls before US inflation data, debate
THE DOLLAR edged down on Tuesday before US inflation data and the televised US presidential debate, which could affect expectations for the interest rate...
Security Bank launches program for MSMEs beyond banking
SECURITY BANK CORP. has launched a program to help its micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) clients with business registration and renewal, legal support...
HSBC Philippines expects growth in all market segments amid rate cuts
HSBC PHILIPPINES expects to grow across all its market segments as expected rate cuts from the central bank spurs loan demand, its top official...
PSEi loses steam before close on profit taking
PHILIPPINE SHARES closed less than a point higher on Tuesday, with the main index testing the 7,100 level before succumbing to profit taking at market close.
Work ongoing for new Dumaguete, Zamboanga, Siargao airports — DoTr
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is looking to develop six greenfield airports, including ongoing projects in Zamboanga, Dumaguete, and Siargao.
Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista...
Senate ratifies CREATE MORE bicam report
THE SENATE late Tuesday adopted and ratified a bicameral conference committee report on the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities...
China investments projected at P4.6B over rest of 2024 — PEZA
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it is expecting applications within the year for six expansion projects by Chinese locators valued at around...
VP Sara snubs House committee as 2025 budget hearing resumes
VICE-PRESIDENT Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio on Tuesday pulled a no-show to the scheduled resumption of the congressional briefing on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) spending plan, drawing the ire of lawmakers looking to question its proposed P2.02-billion budget.
EO places irrigation agency under President’s office
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has issued an executive order (EO) placing the National Irrigation Agency (NIA) under the Office of the President...