Loan growth to pick up in 2025
BW FILE PHOTOLOAN GROWTH is seen to improve next year as the Philippine central bank is expected to further cut policy rates, S&P Global Ratings said.“We think that the loan growth will start to pick up, but at a very
Lower airfares likely as CAB cuts fuel surcharge
AN AIRPLANE is seen landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, March 7, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RUSSELL PALMA By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter LOCAL AIRLINES anticipate an increase in passenger volume, following the reduction of fuel surcharges on airfares in September.
Philippines to continue participating in IMF lending operations
THE PHILIPPINES has maintained its net creditor position and will continue to participate in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) lending operations until early next year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. In a statement on Wednesday, the BSP said
Going way beyond movie popcorn
1 of 2THE MOVIES may have always been the highlight, but movie snacks have always been a great part of going out. And one of the best-known movie snacks out there, Taters, turned 30 this year.The event was celebrated with
Meralco gives more time for 400-MW power supply bids
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) has extended the deadline for firms to submit bids for its 400-megawatt (MW) power supply requirement for next year to October, ensuring participants have more time to prepare their offers, the power distributor said on Wednesday.The