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Bangko Sentral expects slower growth in 2nd half

Elevated interest rates may contribute to slower gross domestic product (GDP) expansion in the second half of 2024. This was based on the highlights of the Monetary Board’s policy meeting on June 27, 2024 when it decided to keep the overnight borrowing rate at 6.5 percent.  The Monetary Board is the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). “Domestic growth prospects remain intact for 2024 and 2025, based on...

DOTr unveils Subic-Batangas railway plan

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Friday it is preparing a feasibility...

Singson awaits gov’t approval for e-jeepney production

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis Singson said he is waiting for the...

International passport for goods to lift trade—DOF

The Department of Finance said the full implementation of an international merchandise...

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Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said Friday he will release an order extending the submission, filing, and/or payment of taxes...

FPIP’s four Japanese locators plan to hire 1,400 new workers

Four Japanese manufacturing companies operating within the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas announced plans to hire over 1,400 new employees. Brother...

PH stocks edge higher, track other Asian markets

Philippine stocks closed the week on a positive note, tracking other Asian markets. The Philippine Stock Exchange index rose 55.74 points, or 0.84 percent, to...

Concepcion Industrial’s first-semester net income jumped to P412m

Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC), the country’s leading provider of consumer lifestyle and enterprise solutions, said Friday net income attributable to parent equity holder more...

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