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PH foreign reserves up to $104.8-B in August

Manila, Sept. 8 -- The country's foreign reserves rose to USD104.8 billion in August this year from USD103.3 billion in July, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Preliminary data ... Read More


Gov't to strengthen support for businesses, workers

Manila, Sept. 8 -- The government will strengthen support for workers and businesses and sustain efforts to create quality jobs, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said Tues... Read More


SSS LoanLite now available via UnionDigital Bank mobile app

Manila, Sept. 8 -- UnionDigital Bank (UD) is now accepting applications for the microloan program of the Social Security System (SSS). In a statement Tuesday, SSS said members may now apply for the S... Read More


Bank lending, domestic liquidity up by 10% in July

Manila, Sept. 8 -- Bank lending and domestic liquidity recorded double-digit growth in July, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. In a report released Tuesday, the central bank sai... Read More


Remittances from overseas Filipinos hit $3.04B in June

Manila, Aug. 17 -- Money sent home by overseas Filipinos reached USD3.04 billion in June, the highest monthly level recorded in the first half of this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.... Read More


SSS: Emergency loan program still available for members

Manila, Aug. 14 -- Qualified Social Security System (SSS) members in areas under a state of calamity may now avail of an emergency loan. "Ipinapaalala lang namin sa ating mga kababayan na bukas pa ri... Read More


France extends EUR200-M to PH for marine ecosystem boost

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Philippines secured EUR200 million (PHP14 billion) from the French development bank, Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD), to help strengthen the protection of its marine eco... Read More


P2.9-M up for grabs in PAGCOR nationwide linked bingo

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said PHP2.9 million in tax-free prizes will be up for grabs in the third leg of its PHP1K-for-PHP2 million Nationwide Linked... Read More


SSS eyes international investments to diversify assets

Manila, Aug. 13 -- State-run Social Security System (SSS) said it continues to support the local capital market but is also eyeing investments in foreign markets to diversify its assets and strengthen... Read More


PAGCOR extends P66M worth of assistance to storm, flood victims

Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) released PHP65.60 million in food and non-food assistance to communities in Luzon and Metro Manila affected by tropical cyclones L... Read More