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WEBAug 31, 2024 · PHL eyes up to $2.5B from dollar bonds. THE GOVERNMENT is looking to raise between $2 billion and $2.5 billion from an offering of US dollar-denominated global bonds, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said in a text message on Wednesday.
The economic legacy of Marcos - BusinessWorld Online
WEBMar 6, 2022 · The most fervent of Marcos’ supporters will refer to his two-decade-long administration as being a “golden age” for the Philippine economy. They highlight the growth during the martial law years: From 1972 to 1981, the country grew at an average rate of 5.71%. But from 1965 to 1985, the country’s real …
Top 1000 Corporations in the Philippines - BusinessWorld Online
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Part of what makes Top 1000 a reliable source that the Philippine business community awaits each year is the rigorous and thorough methodology the publication utilizes in every issue.. The financial data used in the magazine, both for the parent companies and conglomerates, are gathered from stock corporations’ audited financial statements (AFS) that were submitted to the Securities and ...
World Risk Index 2023: Philippines remains the most at-risk …
WEBOct 16, 2023 · The Philippines continued to be the most at-risk country in the world in 2023, the latest World Risk Index (WRI) by the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict and Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft (Alliance Development Works) showed. The report measures the risk index of 193 United Nations member states based on 27 indicators that link the exposure to natural disasters and ...
The Philippines is right to reject divorce - BusinessWorld Online
WEBApr 7, 2022 · The pejorative argument has always been is that the Philippines is the only country in the world (aside from the Vatican) that doesn’t allow for divorce. The reply should be: So what? After all, 165 countries in the world don’t recognize same sex marriages and that fact is not raised against it. The bandwagon fallacy should therefore be recognized for what it is and truth — as a wise man ...
Clarifying invoicing requirements: RR No. 7-2024
WEBJun 17, 2024 · RR No. 7-2024 became a key regulation in implementing EoPT, serving as a framework to guide taxpayers in navigating the new Invoicing requirements. While the implementation of EoPT may be challenging, the BIR remains dauntless and patient in addressing taxpayer concerns by releasing timely …
BSP cuts rate for 1st time since 2020 - BusinessWorld Online
WEBAug 16, 2024 · THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pili pinas (BSP) on Thursday cut policy rates for the first time in nearly four years amid an improv ing inflation outlook. The Monetary Board on Thursday reduced the target reverse repurchase (RRP) rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.25% from the over 17-year high of 6.5%. This …
BPI raises P33.7 billion from SEED Bonds - BusinessWorld Online
WEBAug 9, 2024 · BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) raised P33.7 billion from its offering of 1.5-year Sustainable, Environmental, and Equitable Development (SEED) Bonds, well above its P5-billion goal, it said on Friday. “On behalf of BPI, I am honored to share that our bond offering has been met with remarkable enthusiasm from our investors, resulting in ...
Nearly 51M Filipinos face food insecurity — UN report
WEBJul 14, 2023 · Of this figure, around 900 million individuals faced severe food insecurity. The UN report also noted that over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic, weather shocks and con fl icts. Between 691 million and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, with a midrange of 735 million.