SEC studies lifting moratorium on new online lending platforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is studying a possible lifting of the moratorium on the registration of new online lending platforms.
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Philippines’ BoP position swings to deficit in 2025
THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit in 2025 settled below the central bank’s full-year forecast despite posting a wider deficit in December.
Philippines looks to raise $1.5B via triple-tranche dollar bonds
THE GOVERNMENT is seeking to raise at least $1.5 billion from its triple-tranche offering of dollar-denominated notes, marking the Marcos administration’s fourth offshore bond issuance and its first in a year.
Philippine agriculture output likely increased in 2025
THE PHILIPPINES’ agricultural production is estimated to have grown modestly in 2025 as gains in poultry and crop output likely offset the decline in livestock and fisheries, analysts said.
Maybank sees Philippine economy growing below target until 2027
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC growth may continue to undershoot the government’s targets until next year as the lingering effects of the flood control corruption scandal will...
Peso extends slide on trade war fears
THE PESO slipped against the dollar on Tuesday to move closer to its all-time low due to fresh tariff threats from the United States.
The...
PSEi slides to 6,300 level on weak peso, IMF view
PHILIPPINE SHARES sank further on Tuesday, with the main index dropping to the 6,300 level anew, due to strong selling pressure amid the peso’s...
Philippines braves rough market with first dollar bond in a year
(UPDATE) The Philippines started marketing its first dollar notes in a year, braving rocky markets after President Donald Trump’s revival of the trade war...
Philippines discovers ‘significant’ natural gas reserve at Malampaya East-1
THE PHILIPPINES has made its first major natural gas discovery in more than a decade, a development that could strengthen domestic energy supply and support rising power demand, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Monday.
IMF sees slower Philippine growth amid graft scandal, global shocks
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY may expand slower until next year as global uncertainties and the local corruption controversy continue to drag growth, the International Monetary...
Foreign debt service bill falls nearly 23% at end-October
THE PHILIPPINES’ debt service on foreign loans went down by about 23% year on year at end-October as principal and interest payments fell, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported.
Peso drops on US tariff threats
THE PESO slid against the dollar on Monday as fresh tariff threats from the United States dented risk sentiment.
The local unit closed at P59.44...