ING Bank: Expanding presence in the PHL capital market since 1990
SINCE SETTING UP shop in 1990 as a representative office, ING Bank has always believed in the country’s growth potential. With the Philippine economy...
More capital-raising activities expected in 2018
CAPITAL RAISING in the Philippines is seen to increase this year as companies continue to tap investment banks in building their war chests.
Capital raising,...
Risks ahead for financial markets in 2018
THE LAST THREE MONTHS of 2017 were, for the most part, a good quarter for local financial markets amid strong economic growth, stock market...
Analysts on banks’ stocks: Aggressive purchase and hold at current levels
By Carmina Angelica V. Olano
THE GROWTH of banking stocks during the quarter accelerated, an uptrend which analysts attribute to lenders’ impressive corporate earnings. For...
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies: what you need to know
By Mark T. Amoguis, Researcher
So far, 2017 was Bitcoin’s best year. From around $450 per unit in May 2016, it shot up to almost...
The Philippines ranks second in Asia in terms of fulfilling relationships
Christine Joyce S. Castañeda, Senior Researcher
The Philippines was in the top three of nine countries in terms of meeting needs and expectations in their...
El Niño, typhoon damage crimp farm output
THE DEVASTATING effects of typhoons and prolonged El Niño pulled down the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector in 2016.
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority...
Oil, natural gas make up for nickel plunge
THE MINING and quarrying sector managed to record a modest growth last year. This, despite a decline in metallic mineral production value as the...
Healthy factory output keeps outlook bright
THE COUNTRY’S manufacturing sector continued to show robust growth last year, sustaining the optimism of its potential in generating employment and promoting inclusive growth.
The...
Utilities grow faster on increased demand
OUTPUT growth by the electricity, gas, and water sector hastened in 2016 brought by increased demand for these utilities.
Philippine Statistics Authority data showed that...
Public projects boost sector’s expansion
THE INCREASE in building projects amid strong demand in high rise residential and commercial properties made the construction sector one of the country’s growth...
Consumption lifted by remittances, lending
GROWTH in wholesale and retail trade was sustained last year on strong consumption supported by the increasing presence of online platforms for buying and...