SBMA reviews Cerberus鈥 unsolicited proposal for Subic airport development
THE P5.31-billion unsolicited proposal of US-based investment company Cerberus Asia Pacific Investments, LLC (Cerberus) to manage, operate, and upgrade Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) is now being reviewed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) after the go signal from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center.
Philippine central bank head says 鈥榯oo early鈥 for rate pause
It may be too soon for the Philippine central bank to pause from raising interest rates at its next policy meeting in May, Bangko...
Feb. marks fourth straight month of BoP surplus — BSP
THE COUNTRY鈥檚 external position remained in surplus in February to mark the fourth straight month of net dollar inflows, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Tuesday.
Marcos orders total ban on POGOs
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday announced a total ban on all offshore gaming operations in the Philippines, saying these have been linked to illegal activities including money laundering and financial scams.
鈥婩irst COVID, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines
QUEZON CITY, Philippines - Record heat in the Philippines this month has forced schools to send children home for online classes, reviving memories of...
Renewable energy could cut electricity rates by 30% — report
HEAVY RELIANCE on imported fossil fuels, high financing costs and uncompetitive market structures have contributed to make electricity prices in the Philippines among the highest in Southeast Asia, according to a report of a global research institute.
Philippines seals five-year Vietnam rice supply deal
THE PHILIPPINES and Vietnam sealed several deals on Tuesday including one that will ensure steady supply of Vietnamese rice to its Southeast Asian neighbor,...
DoF sees 7.4% GDP growth in 2022
THE GOVERNMENT is expecting the economy to grow by at least 7.4% under a 鈥渘o-lockdown鈥 scenario in 2022, but unemployment and poverty rates will likely remain high, the Finance department said.
BSP says November inflation likely between 4-4.8%
By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter
The Philippines鈥 headline inflation may have settled within the range of 4% to 4.8% in November, according to the Bangko...
Meralco rate rises in April
By Adam J. Ang
Consumers in Metro Manila will likely see an increase in their electricity bills in April with a typical households set to...
Bulacan airport gets NEDA Board OK
THE NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Rodrigo R. Duterte gave the go signal for eight new infrastructure projects, including...
Gov鈥檛 to boost spending amid outbreak
THE government will boost spending this year including on infrastructure and social programs to shield the economy from the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, softer global demand, and the Taal Volcano eruption at the start of the year, according to the Budget department.







