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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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is increasingly turning to the Philippines as a strategic link in “non-China” supply chains, with Taiwanese investment in the country…
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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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In its August 2026 rating action, Japan-based Rating & Investment Information, Inc. said the Philippine economy is expected to continue expanding, supported by…
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Word around the trading floor is that a big-name global fund, which flies in with billions and a fancy acronym for a name, just got told “no” by a powerful…
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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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Every month spent second-guessing whether to proceed is a month Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia spend closing the distance.
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‘Our clients around the world can see the investment case for the Philippines. What they are asking for is a clearer path from interest to projects they can…
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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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Department of Finance (DoF) Secretary Frederick Go hinted that a European nation is set to become the latest partner in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).
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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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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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The United States is expanding its economic and maritime cooperation with the Philippines, bringing hundreds of international investors to Manila for the Luzon…
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