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Gov't steps up measures to maintain stable inflation

Manila, Sept. 5 -- The government is intensifying efforts to ensure sufficient supply and keep the prices of key commodities affordable despite recent weather disturbances, the Department of Economy, ... Read More


Banks' non-performing loans ratio at 3.40% in July

Manila, Sept. 5 -- The proportion of non-performing loans (NPLs) of Philippine banks to their total loans slightly went up in July, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Data... Read More


Bank lending slows, domestic liquidity picks up in July

Manila, Sept. 5 -- Bank lending grew at a slightly slower pace in July while domestic liquidity growth accelerated, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Data released on Friday showed that out... Read More


BTr: PH's total debt expected to decline by year-end

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The country's total outstanding debt is expected to go down towards the end of the year as the National Treasury pays off major loans and borrows less. In a statement late Wednesda... Read More


PPP Center gears up for 229 projects worth P2.8T

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Philippines has 229 projects worth PHP2.8 trillion in the pipeline to be undertaken by the government and the private sector, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. As of... Read More


BSP, DOLE sign pact on data sharing

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance data sharing. In a statement ... Read More


PAGCOR donates more patient transport vehicles

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said it recently turned over seven new Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to local government units across the country. In a... Read More


BSP governor cited anew as among best central bank chiefs

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona, Jr. has been recognized anew as one of the world's best central bank governors for the second consecutive year, receiving an... Read More


PAGCOR: Online gaming funds gov't programs, illegal sites pose risks

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said online gaming was one of the government's biggest revenue drivers this year, noting, however, that unregulated sites po... Read More


Potato Corner opens first store in Taipei

Manila, Sept. 3 -- Potato Corner (PC), a global leader in flavored fries from the Philippines, opened its first store in Taiwan. In a statement on Wednesday, PC, which is part of the Shakey's Pizza A... Read More