IMF bullish on PHL banking sector
THE PHILIPPINE BANKING sector remains strong, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said, but noted potential risks that need monitoring such as quickening loan growth and vulnerabilities in the real estate sector. “Our view is that the Philippine banking sector is strong.
NAIA operator to start collecting curbside fees
By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter THE SAN MIGUEL-LED operator of the country’s main gateway expects to start collecting fees this year from vehicles in drop-off or pickup zones beyond the time limit. “Curbside fees are normal. Other airports have them. There’s
InstaPay, PESONet transactions rise to P10.9 trillion
THE VALUE of transactions done through InstaPay and PESONet rose to P10.9 trillion in the first eight months of 2024, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.Central bank data showed that transactions coursed through the two automated clearing
Managing dark clouds in the Philippines
FREEPIKOne key assumption of the Philippine Government’s growth and inflation targets for this year and the next is a relatively manageable global economy. Growth targets of 6-7% in 2024 and 6.5-7.5% for 2025, as well as the inflation target of
Cignal TV to air Chinese by Blood, Filipino by Heart
CIGNAL TV, Inc. has partnered with CHiNOY TV to air a lifestyle magazine show featuring Chinese-Filipino celebrities, businessmen, and public figures.CHiNOY TV’s30-minute program, Chinese by Blood, Filipino by Heart, celebrates both Filipino and Chinese cultures, and the success stories of
Pinterest ad solutions now in PHL via Singapore’s MediaDonuts by Aleph
MEDIADONUTS by Aleph, a digital marketing performance and branding solutions company based in Singapore, has partnered with Pinterest, a visual discovery and social media platform headquartered in the United States, to bring the platform’s advertising solutions to the Philippines and
Filipino capitalists, UNITE!
CRECENCIO I. CRUZNOTHING is more untrue than the claim of key economic departments that reductions in the budget deficit and the national debt are good for the economy. The Senate and Congress argue the same way, as well as the
Kigen unveils groundbreaking eIM solution for SGP.32 compatible with consumer eSIMs
Market-ready, adopted by over 15 customers, and aligned with the latest GSMA Standards, Kigen’s eSIM IoT remote manager transforms IoT device management with eSIMs. Kigen, the global leader in eSIM and iSIM security, announces the availability of the Kigen eSIM IoT
Omdia predicts explosive growth for 5G RedCap connections set to reach almost 1 billion by 2030
New Omdia insights into 5G technology have forecast that 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) will surge by 66% CAGR to reach 963.5 million connections by 2030. These findings highlight the growing influence of 5G technology on IoT (Internet of Things) use cases,
US Marines prepare for military drills with Filipino counterparts this month
US MARINES and sailors arrived in Manila on Thursday to gear up for joint military exercises with their Filipino counterparts on Oct. 7 to 24 as part of their six-month stint in Southeast Asia, according to the US Defense department. In