treasury

National government’s gross borrowings down by 7% in March

The Marcos administration borrowed less money in March after having front-loaded its external financing needs…

March budget deficit widest in 15 months on revenue drop

The Philippine government in March registered its largest budget deficit in 15 months as revenues…

No risk of Beijing weaponizing treasuries, says Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview with Yahoo Finance on Tuesday dismissed concerns…

Gov’t fully awards 5-yr T-bonds

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Wednesday successfully raised P30 billion from the reissued…

Feb budget deficit widened to ₱171B

The government’s budget deficit hit P171.4 billion in February, widening by 4.11 percent from the…

PH gross borrowings rose in 2024

Gross borrowings of the Marcos administration grew by 17 percent in 2024 amid the need…

BIZ BUZZ: Women’s Day Treasury prank

At close to 9 p.m. on Saturday, people reviewing government securities auction data on the…

US Treasury chief urges Canada, Mexico to match tariffs on China

WASHINGTON—US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent encouraged Canada on Friday to follow Mexico in matching US…

Philippine government deficit declined but exceeded limit in 2024

The Marcos administration posted a smaller budget shortfall in 2024, but it was not enough…

PH fiscal position swings to deficit

The government’s fiscal position reverted to a deficit in November to post its largest budget…