Wise fund allocation, not just bigger budget, is key to PHL growth

The Philippine government’s proposed P6.352 trillion national budget for 2025 represents a significant 10.1 percent increase from the current year’s budget. However, as rightly pointed out by former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, a bigger budget alone does not guarantee economic growth and development.

LIVE: House hearing on Department of National Defense's 2025 budget

philstar.com - 29/Aug 01:49

The House Committee on Appropriations is continuing the hearing into the proposed P6.352 trillion 2025 national budget on Thursday morning.

LIVE: House hearing on DPWH's 2025 budget

philstar.com - 29/Aug 02:15

The House Committee on Appropriations is once again holding a hearing on the proposed P6.352 trillion 2025 national budget on Thursday.

Peso surges to 6-month high at 55.9 as dollar weakens

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 07/Sep 12:26

File photo The Philippine peso bounced back to the 55-level against the weaker US dollar on Friday, marking its strongest close in nearly six months....

BSP tinapos na kontrata sa supplier ng National ID

philstar.com - 30/Aug 16:00

Nirerespeto ng pamunuan ng Philippine Statistics Authority ang desisyon ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas na tapusin na ang kontrata ng ahensiya sa...

July bank lending up 10.4%; M3 on 9-mo high

businessmirror.com.ph - 01/Sep 16:23

THE country’s domestic liquidity in July recorded its fastest growth in nine months, according to preliminary data of the Bangko Sentral ng...

Lower oil, rice prices slow August inflation

businessmirror.com.ph - 30/Aug 16:05

Lower oil and rice prices offset the impact of more expensive electricity rates on inflation in August, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...

PHL CEOs ‘kept awake’ by tensions, but remain bullish

businessmirror.com.ph - 09/Sep 16:08

DESPITE geopolitical uncertainty keeping majority of Philippine CEOs awake at night, 86 percent of company leaders remain optimistic about industry...

BSP fires national ID supplier, eyes damages

businessmirror.com.ph - 30/Aug 03:23

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has decided to terminate the contractor for the National ID due to its failure to meet its deliverables for the...

Pakugon ang ulo

philstar.com - 31/Aug 16:00

Nanawagan si kanhi Senador Panfilo Lacson Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas nga gawas sa pag-terminate sa ilang kontrata, angayan nga pahamtangan usab og...

Maybank Islamic banking unit has begun operating

businessmirror.com.ph - 04/Sep 17:32

THE Islamic banking unit (IBU) of the first commercial bank in the Philippines to receive its license has begun its operations, according to the...

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