MELANDREW T. VELASCO: SMC and government infrastructure projects
Being an archipelago, our country faces many challenges in terms of connectivity—not only digital but also physical through infrastructure and...
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Graton Resort & Casino Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Expansion; New construction begins on parking structure and will eventually include additional casino and resort buildings
ROHNERT PARK, California (June 15, 2023) – Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination, hosted a groundbreaking...
After heated debate, Senate passes Maharlika Investment Fund bill
By Jennifer T. Santos PASAY CITY - Despite heated debate and some opposition in and out of the Senate, senators...
Philippine debt rises to P13.91 trillion as of April
MANILA — The national government's total outstanding debt reached another all-time high of P13.91 trillion as of the end of...
California firm, Ayala group ink pact on e-motorcycles; Marcos secures $1.3 B investment pledges
By Claire Morales True, Managing Editor WASHINGTON D.C. – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of a memorandum of...
Boosting ties, Biden sending top presidential trade, investment mission to PHL
By CLAIRE MORALES TRUE, Managing Editor WASHINGTON D.C. - In a big boost to the resurgent friendly ties with the...
IMF ups Philippine growth outlook for 2023 to 6%, but down 5.8% in 2024
WASHINGTON/MAKATI CITY — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees the Philippines growing fastest in emerging and developing Asia this year. IMF,...
Manny Villar wealthiest Filipino for 5th straight year – Forbes
By Jennifer T. Santos MAKATI CITY - For the fifth straight year, former Senate President and Speaker Manuel "Manny" Villar...
Philippine gov’t debt soars to P13.8 trillion
By Jeanne Michael Penaranda MANILA - The national government’s total outstanding debt has reached P13.75 trillion as of end-February 2023,...
Bangko Sentral raises interest rates again; Fitch Solutions sees last hike for 2023 in May
MANILA – With inflation expected to remain elevated in most of 2023, Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research forecasts another...
