Banker breaks down economy of trust
‘Governance affects the risk premium, the cost of capital, even the project timelines and ultimately, the willingness of investors to commit long-term capital.’
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‘Governance affects the risk premium, the cost of capital, even the project timelines and ultimately, the willingness of investors to commit long-term capital.’
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the men around him are obviously guided by the next elections, two years away.
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Philippine inflationAnother interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may address immediate inflationary concerns, but broader economic…
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Businesses do not manufacture consumer confidence. Only income growth, price stability, and a functioning peso do that, and none of the three made a mark on…
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The Philippines’ inclusion in the proposed bilateral “Pax Silica” framework is expected to drive new demand for industrial and commercial real estate in…
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‘Our Q2 results are a testament to the resilience of our business model and the continued strength of consumer demand across our diverse brand portfolio. By…
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Lynk & Co is being integrated into Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) as a wholly owned subsidiary, which puts the premium vehicle brand under Geely’s direct…
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EVIS should issue certificates only after targets are met, while the government should fund them on time.
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The Philippines needs to diversify its sources of economic growth beyond consumption and services to achieve faster, more sustainable and inclusive expansion,…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) reported a 19.8 percent increase in first-half net income to P608.38 million from P508.03 million a year earlier,…
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There is cautious optimism that infrastructure projects in H2 2026 and improving business sentiment could support a recovery. But with growth at 2.3 percent,…
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The final enemy for Odysseus was the suitors of Penelope, which represent inflation. Like the suitors, inflation eats away at your ‘substance’ or wealth when…
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Energy Secretary Sharon Garin’s framing — that the Philippines should build EVs, not merely ride them — is the right ambition wearing the wrong clothes.
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The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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Security Bank Corp. reported P6.1 billion in net income for the first half of 2026, up 4 percent year-on-year, as stronger revenues, improved operating…
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Now we have another opportunity. But this time, we have to build the foundations. Good governance is often discussed as a matter of morality. It is also…
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China Bank Savings, the retail and thrift banking arm of major universal bank, China Banking Corporation, has sustained its profitability in the first half of…
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday that expanding interoperability with allies across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region forms a core pillar…
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