Lending growth fastest in nearly 2 years
PJCOMP-FREEPIKBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter BANK LENDING GROWTH hit a 20-month high in August, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.Outstanding loans of universal and commercial banks rose by 10.7% year on year to P12.25 trillion
Slowing inflation gives Philippine central bank room for more cuts
Vendors sell vegetables at a stall along Hidalgo St. in Quiapo, Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE LATEST September inflation print and improving outlook will give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) more than enough room to cut benchmark rates further,
Around P2-T worth of projects seeking green lane certification
Miniatures of windmill, solar panel and electric pole are seen in this illustration photo. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATIONAROUND P2-trillion worth of projects, mostly in renewable energy (RE), are seeking expedited processing through the One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI), a
Empowering innovation
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Philippines has concluded its search for the country’s most visionary leaders shaping opportunities and transforming industries. It is a program of the SGV Foundation, Inc., with co-presenters: the Asian Institute of Management, the
First Echelon Philippines event held last September
Setting a high benchmark for tech and startup events in Southeast Asia, the first-ever Echelon Philippines 2024, organized by e27 in partnership with Brainsparks, welcomed over 2,500 attendees, featured 90 insightful speakers, hosted 40 exhibitors and 15 startup showcases, and