PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt rose to a fresh high of P16.63 trillion as of end-February, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.Latest data from the BTr showed that the debt jumped by 1.96% from P16.31

PJCOMP-FREEPIKBy Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterBANK LENDING growth slowed in February, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.Outstanding loans of universal and commercial banks rose by 12.2% year on year to P13.03 trillion in February from P11.61 trillion in the same period

Dark clouds hover over Metro Manila, March 18, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior ReporterLENDING to the real estate sector will need tighter supervision amid emerging risks that could impact the financial system, a Philippine central bank report showed.

Trucks are seen along the South Luzon Expressway. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANDOMESTIC TRADE in goods grew by 23.1% to P1.31 trillion in 2024, reflecting the uptick in overall economic activity, analysts said.According to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Commodity Flow in the Philippines report,

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MANILAWATER.COMEAST ZONE concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. said it is continuing its P95-billion capital expenditure (capex) program for water and wastewater projects, which began in 2023 and will run until 2027.“Manila Water will be undertaking considerable fundraising activities to support its substantial operating and capital

JOSE JUAN Z. JUGOBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterREAL ESTATE company SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is entering the country’s premium residential market.“The premium segment is shock-resistant,” SM Prime Holdings Executive Vice-President and Premium Residential Line Head Jose Juan Z. Jugo said in an interview with

Asian Hospital and Medical Center — ASIANHOSPITAL.COMMETRO PACIFIC Health Corp. (MPH) is aiming to acquire at least four hospitals this year, the company’s president said.“The last two years were rather good, with four transactions made in 2023 and 2024… I’m hoping we can do the

BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expects its consumer loans to grow by 10% to 12% this year as it continues to expand its customer base and with its auto and home lending businesses staying strong.“We’ve crossed the P100-billion mark in auto loans and crossed

ONE FILINVEST IN ORTIGAS AVENUE — FILINVEST.COMGOTIANUN-LED conglomerate Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) has allocated a P24-billion capital expenditure (capex) budget for 2025 to drive growth.The conglomerate’s 2025 capex is 20% higher than the P20 billion set aside for 2024, FDC Chief Finance Officer Ven Christian