Business
Banks' non-performing loan ratio up in May
July 4, 2024, 2:13 pm
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the proportion of non-performing loans (NPLs) of Philippine banks to their total loans settled at 3.57 percent in May this year. Data released by the BSP late Wednesday showed that the NPL ratio during the month was higher than the 3.45 percent… Read More
DTI to finalize updated AI roadmap within the year
July 4, 2024, 12:09 pm
MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is eyeing to finalize the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Roadmap 2.0 within this year that will include the sector’s targets on artificial intelligence (AI) contribution to gross domestic produce (GDP), investments and jobs, among… Read More
P100-M electric vehicles station to rise in New Clark City
July 3, 2024, 9:12 pm
MANILA – A modern super station complete with charging terminals for electric vehicles (EVs) and a retail center will soon rise in New Clark City, promising to bring additional revenues for the government, provide future employment opportunities for the local community, and boost foot traffic in… Read More
DTI wants AI research center to be revenue-generating
July 3, 2024, 9:11 pm
MANILA – With the launching of the Center of AI Research (CAIR) on Wednesday, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual said he wants this artificial intelligence-related research and development hub to be revenue-generating. Pascual said at the sidelines of the launching… Read More
PH to gain over P2-T annually from AI-powered solutions
July 3, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippines can gain more than PHP2 trillion annually if businesses use artificial intelligence (AI)-solutions but efforts must be made to improve the country's internet infrastructure, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said. "The… Read More
Bargain hunting lifts PSEi, peso moves sideways
July 3, 2024, 6:11 pm
MANILA – The local bourse recovered on Wednesday after two consecutive days of decline, while the peso moved sideways. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 91.07 points to 6,450.03, while the broader All Shares also increased by 32.46 points to 3,495.13. "The local market rose by… Read More
BCDA seals deal for 1st ‘super station’ in New Clark City
July 3, 2024, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Wednesday announced it has finalized its deal with Double 11 Properties Corp. to establish the first modern full-service station in New Clark City worth PHP200 million. The BCDA said it has signed a contract with Double 11 for the… Read More
MVP firm eyes corn plantation in Northern Samar
July 3, 2024, 3:05 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV) led by business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is eyeing to set up a 500-hectare corn plantation in Northern Samar province, the local government said on Wednesday. The Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office… Read More
LandBank launches save, win promo for depositors
July 3, 2024, 2:30 pm
MANILA – State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) launched a new promo that gives depositors the chance to win up to PHP1 million in cash and gadgets by growing their savings with the bank. In a statement on Wednesday, LandBank said the IpoNalo raffle promo is part of the bank's… Read More
Most school supplies’ prices stable: DTI
July 3, 2024, 2:20 pm
MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the prices of most school supplies remain stable, with 80 items out of the 117 stock keeping units (SKUs) maintaining their costs. Twenty-eight SKUs increased their prices, while nine items had a price cut. There were 56 more SKUs… Read More
DTI mulls delisting items from SRP bulletin
July 3, 2024, 2:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday said it is mulling to drop some items for monitoring under the suggested retail price (SRP) bulletin. The DTI said in a statement it has floated this plan to the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) during their last meeting… Read More
Cebu Pacific to buy 152 aircraft for P1.4T; PBBM welcomes expansion
July 2, 2024, 11:33 pm Updated on July 2, 2024, 11:37 pm
MANILA – Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) has just made the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history, purchasing 152 aircraft from Airbus. In a disclosure on Tuesday, the airline said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the aircraft order worth PHP1.4 trillion… Read More
Shares down amid continued profit taking, peso depreciates
July 2, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – Philippine shares continued to decline on Tuesday due to profit taking, while the peso depreciated. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) went down by 39.81 points to close at 6,358.96. All Shares also shed 16.80 points, closing at 3,462.67. "The local bourse extended its decline,… Read More
Bureau of the Treasury fully awards T-bonds
July 2, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Tuesday fully awarded the re-issued seven-year Treasury bonds (T-bonds). With a remaining term of four years and 10 months, the re-issued T-bonds fetched an average rate of 6.406 percent, which is lower than the prevailing secondary market rate. The… Read More
Local pharma makers eye higher share in gov’t procurement
July 2, 2024, 3:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) wants to increase local manufacturers’ share in government procurement from the current less than 5 percent to 50 percent by 2030 at the earliest. PPMA president Higinio Porte Jr. said he is optimistic about the Department… Read More
Producer price index declines anew in May
July 2, 2024, 2:57 pm
MANILA – The producer price index (PPI) for manufacturing declined at a slightly faster pace in May this year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. In a report released on Tuesday, the PSA said the PPI during the month declined by 0.8 percent from -0.6 percent in April 2024. In May… Read More
DTI vows to continue aid for MSME resiliency amid wage hike
July 2, 2024, 12:52 pm
MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual has reaffirmed the agency’s support to businesses as they may encounter challenges following the increase in minimum wages in Metro Manila. Pascual said the DTI not only welcomes the PHP35 wage hike in the National… Read More
15 Bicol MSMEs to join lifestyle expo in Japan
July 1, 2024, 8:11 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Fifteen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Bicol Region will have an opportunity to showcase their fashion goods and accessories at the 19th Lifestyle Expo at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan this July 3 to 5. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Bicol Regional Director… Read More
Economic czar urges NGAs to ease processes for pharma investors
July 1, 2024, 7:47 pm
MANILA – Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go urged concerned national government agencies (NGAs) to address the “pain points” of pharmaceutical industry players and strengthen the country’s manufacturing of healthcare products. In… Read More
Meralco rebuts claim of earning from convenience fees
July 1, 2024, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday said it does not earn from convenience fees from online payment but only processes it for its payment partners. “We would like to reiterate that there is no charge if customers use Bayad e-wallet and that convenience fees for other… Read More
