Economy

Investors, tourists concerned about terrorism, not martial law: Lopez

MANILA, July 22 -- Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Saturday allayed fears that all investors are hesitant to invest in Marawi City and Mindanao solely because of martial law and its...

Nomura sees higher PH GDP growth

MANILA, July 21 -- A stock brokerage venture between BDO Unibank and Japanese investment banking giant Nomura sees a higher Philippine economic growth forecast of 6.7 percent this year and 6.8...

President Duterte to businessmen: PHL fundamentally peaceful

DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 21, assured businessmen that the Philippines is fundamentally peaceful. “I think I’d like to now address myself to the businessmen and the stakeholders...

BSP to release new coin designs before end-‘17

MANILA, July 21 -- New generation coins with security features will be released before end-2017, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said Friday. Guingundo, however, told reporters that the...

ASEAN unity in helping fuel MSME growth

via Diane Querrer   PASAY—With the adoption of the Manila Call to Action (MCA) for ASEAN MSMEs, all 10 ASEAN Governments, including the Philippines, are called to pursue affirmative actions for MSME development. Adopted...

Villar Inspects Iloilo Infra Projects

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar assessed major infrastructure projects in Iloilo City during his recent visit in Panay Island. Secretary Villar inspected the Iloilo Esplanade 1...

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