Bargain hunting, BSP easing hopes may lift PSEi
PHILIPPINE STOCKS may continue to move sideways this week and get a lift from hopes of further monetary easing and bargain hunting as investors...
Rice, pork prices fall in early August
THE average retail price of rice fell to P47.15 per kilogram in the Aug. 1-5 period, which the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) calls the...
NGCP seeks expedited approvals to connect offshore wind projects
THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said it will require support to obtain expedited permits to connect offshore wind projects to the...
Finnish elevator company KONE banks on market growth outside Metro Manila
URBANIZATION outside Metro Manila is expected to drive demand for building modernization and elevator and escalator solutions, according to Finland’s KONE Corp.
PCC clears INFRONEER purchase of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said that it has cleared the acquisition of Japan’s INFRONEER Holdings, Inc.’s of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd.
“In its...
Financial confidence growing in PHL but savings still low
THE feeling of financial security and confidence in the short term is growing, though long-term confidence is weaker, according to the findings of a...
ADB includes PHL agriculture in PPP Monitor
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) said it included agriculture projects in the 2025 edition of its public-private partnerships (PPP) monitor for the Philippines.
“We have...
CMEPA: Catalyzing inclusive growth through smarter investment taxation
By Jay A. Ballesteros and Karenza Marie S. Gonzales
At the core of a civilized society lies a sound and progressive tax system that empowers the state to fulfill its functions and advances public welfare.
Gov’t crackdown on corruption raises need for FOI law — analysts
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should consider prioritizing the pending Freedom of Information (FOI) bills in Congress to help push for its approval, analysts said on Sunday, after he challenged investigative journalists to probe alleged irregularities in flood control projects.
Manila told to utilize RAA with Japan to boost self-defense posture
MANILA should take advantage of its defense ties with Tokyo to improve its self-reliant capabilities, analysts said, as the Japan-Philippines reciprocal access agreement (RAA) is set to take effect next month.
Bill seeks mandatory 14th month pay for workers
A MEASURE seeking to mandate a 14th month pay for all private sector workers has been filed in the Senate amid the rising costs...
DBCC to present economic outlook to Congress as budget talks begin
THE Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will brief lawmakers on the Philippines’ economic outlook today, as Congress begins deliberations on the proposed P6.793-trillion national...