InstaPay fund transfers surpass ATM withdrawals, BSP says

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 01/18/2025

Filipinos now prefer digital payments over ATM withdrawals, with InstaPay fund transfers surpassing ATM transactions in both value and volume after the pandemic. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), InstaPay transactions in September 2024 reached…

Taiwan biz delegation eyes ecozone development in PH

01/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines – A business delegation from Taiwan met with officials of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to explore investment opportunities in the country, particularly in ecozone development. In a statement Friday, PEZA said the Taiwanese…

OFW remittances hit 6-month low in November 2024 due to weak peso

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 01/16/2025

Remittances or money sent home by Filipinos working abroad dropped to a six-month low in November 2024, as the weak peso helped them save on transfer costs. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), cash remittances…

Cebuanos invited to visit China as PH, China mark 50 years of diplomatic ties

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite ongoing tensions at the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese government is hoping for stronger bilateral ties with the Philippines. This year, China and Philippines will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of diplomatic…

UN report: PH one of strongest performers in Southeast Asia

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 01/13/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine economic growth is expected to accelerate this year and in 2026, making the country one of the strongest performers among Southeast Asian economies. UN report: PH one of strongest performers in Southeast Asia…

BSP considering subscription fee on digital transactions

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 01/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the central bank is considering a subscription fee model for digital transactions. “If you look at the payment system, every time you add one more participant,…

PAL mounts more domestic flights from Cebu

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 01/09/2025

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its domestic network by introducing by March 1 a new route linking Cebu to Catarman, the capital of northern Samar. On the same date, the flag carrier will also increase its Cebu-Siargao…

Peso poised to hit record low amid strong dollar surge

01/09/2025

The Philippine peso may fall below the 59:$1 mark in the second quarter of 2025, reaching a new record low as Asian currencies weaken due to the strong US dollar. HSBC Global Research economist Aris Dacanay told…

Fuel prices to increase up to P1.40/L starting Jan. 7

Lisbet K. Esmael - @inquirerdotnet 01/06/2025

After last week’s price cuts, fuel prices will rise this week by up to P1.40 per liter. PetroGazz, Shell Pilipinas, Seaoil, and Cleanfuel announced on Monday that diesel prices will increase by P1.40 per liter starting Tuesday,…

PH stock market set to rebound this year after 2024 slump

Meg Adonis - Reporter / @MegINQ 01/02/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The stock market’s poor performance in 2024 creates more growth opportunities this year, with the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) expected to reach around 7,600. First Metro Securities and Singapore’s DBS Bank stated that…

Mactan airport sees slight increase in passenger volume in 2024

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The country’s second busiest airport has seen a slight increase in passenger volume for 2024. Data from the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) showed that from January to November, the airport accommodated…

BOI: ‘Green lane’ investments soar to P4.54T across key sectors

Alden Monzon - @inquirerdotnet 12/30/2024

The government’s “green lane” program has registered 176 projects worth a total of P4.54 trillion, according to the Board of Investments (BOI). BOI: ‘Green lane’ investments soar to P4.54T across key sectors As of Dec. 26, the…

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