economy

BCDA revenues hit P11B in 2024

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) reported gross revenues hitting the P11 billion mark…

DBS raises PH GDP growth forecast to 5.8%

Singapore’s DBS Bank has raised its growth forecast for the Philippines this year to 5.8…

Dec 2024 inflation pegged at 2.7%

Inflation might have sped up in December amid the usual demand-side pressures during the holiday…

PSEi jumps to 6,600

The local bourse managed to jump to the 6,600 level on Friday thanks to bargain…

PH likely saw heavier ‘hot money’ inflows in 2024

The Philippine financial market might have seen a higher inflow of flighty foreign funds in…

PH M&A deals surged 29.9% in ʼ24 on infra, energy push

The push for green energy transition, coupled with an aggressive infrastructure development pipeline, caused a…

An open letter to the President for year 2025

Dear President Marcos, Please consider launching a national initiative in 2025 that will address urgent…

1st round of PH-Chile FTA talks set in March

The first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and…

IMF asks BSP to disclose securities portfolio

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to consider disclosing…

Equities rebound seen in 2025; 7,600 level in sight

The stock market’s weakness in 2024 will leave more room for growth this year, with…