BTr sells P507 billion worth of RTBs
THE GOVERNMENT sold P507.16 billion worth of retail Treasury bonds (RTB), exceeding the target as investors sought better yields.
National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza told...
NG debt to hit P24.7 trillion by 2030; debt-to-GDP ratio to fall to 58%...
FINANCE Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Monday said the government is working to ensure that economic growth would outpace debt accumulation, as outstanding debt...
ERC proposes lower open access threshold
SMALL ELECTRICITY end-users will be able to choose their preferred power supplier soon as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is now looking to lower...
PHL current account deficit seen to further widen over medium term
THE PHILIPPINES’ current account deficit could further widen over the medium term as global trade uncertainties affect external demand, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said....
Konektadong Pinoy bill nears lapse; IRR input seen as next option for telcos
TELECOMMUNICATIONS (telcos) companies PLDT Inc. and Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. said they are willing to offer input on the implementing rules and regulations (IRR)...
Robust demand causes T-bill yields to go down
THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday as rates dropped across all tenors on robust demand...
Filipino-Ghanaian artist traverses genres
FOR Filipino-Ghanaian artist and producer Jewel Owusu, exploring genres and staying true to her identity as a musician has helped her stay motivated. Her latest single, “Spark,” delves into what happens when one tries to break out of stagnation.
Tower companies may get longer licenses under DICT proposal
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to extend the validity of independent tower companies’ (ITCs) licenses beyond the current five-year period...
Insurance sector posts higher premiums
THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY recorded higher premiums as of June, pushing up the country’s insurance penetration rate.
Total premiums paid for life and nonlife insurance products...
The phenomenon that is Sunshine
WHEN Sunshine, the latest film by Antoinette Jadaone, won the Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, it piqued Filipinos’ curiosity. It stars Maris Racal as a teenage Olympic gymnast who must discreetly explore her options to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.
PSE sets Aug. 2026 deadline for share declassification
THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange (PSE) said publicly listed companies have until Aug. 9, 2026, to declassify their shares.
“We wish to highlight that publicly listed...
TANYAG and Proud: LANDBANK at 62 honors champions of nation-building
To mark 62 years of meaningful public service, LANDBANK recently honored its outstanding clients and partners who have been instrumental in delivering essential financial...