Philippines morning news for February 26

Govt eyes P4.25-T budget for ’20 on infra spending hike THE government is eyeing a…

Govt eyes P4.25-T budget for ’20 on infra spending hike THE government is eyeing a…

Gov’t tax effort improved to 20-year high in 2018 The national government’s efficiency in collecting…

2018 fiscal deficit hits P558.26 billion THE national government reported a budget deficit of P558.26…

DBM to push through with cash-based budgeting in 2019 The Department of Budget and Management…

BoP surplus hits 6-year high in Jan The country’s balance of payments (BoP) surplus hit…

External debt service up 6% in November The Philippines’ external debt service burden as of…

Solon: OFWs set remittances record in 2018; highest monthly transfer in December Overseas Filipino workers…

‘Hot money’ inflows hit $762.8 million in January POSITIVE sentiment flowed into the Philippines at…

Rappler CEO Maria Ressa arrested for cyber libel Officers from the National Bureau of Investigation…

PH trade deficit tops $41 billion in 2018 The Philippines’ trade gap increased by half…

Philippines in fourth straight month of weaker long-term investment inflows Long term equity capital entering…

BIR eyes $7.3-million Korean grant for invoice system The government plans to tap a $7.3-million…

Philippines set to pass budget on Friday after monthlong impasse The Philippines’ 2019 budget is…

Congress fails to pass budget bill LAWMAKERS missed their self-imposed Wednesday deadline to approve the…

January 2019 inflation eases to 10-month low of 4.4% The increase in consumer prices nationwide…

Philippines’ manufacturing PMI indicates modest advancement in January The Philippines manufacturing sector saw a moderate…