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
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THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could resume its monetary easing cycle this month and cut benchmark rates by at least two times this year but at a modest pace due to global and domestic uncertainties that could stoke inflation, GlobalSource Partners said.“We believe benign
PLDTENTERPRISE.COMPANGILINAN-LED telecommunications company PLDT Inc. said it expects to fully complete its Apricot submarine cable system by 2027.“There are two landing stations, one in Baler and one in Digos,” PLDT First Vice-President and Head of Enterprise Product Management and Global Capacity Benedict Patrick V. Alcoseba