Eastern Samar grew fastest in 2024–PSA

MANILA, Philippines – Eastern Samar posted the fastest economic growth among Philippine provinces and highly urbanized cities, lifted by a postpandemic tourism surge and government investments to improve connectivity across the archipelago. Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed Eastern Samar—popular for its beaches, eco parks and historical sites—grew by 10.2 percent year-on-year Continue reading Eastern Samar grew fastest in 2024–PSA

T-bill rates ease on dovish BSP talk

MANILA, Philippines – The government was able to borrow its targeted amount of short-term peso debts during Monday’s sale of Treasury bills (T-bills) as rates fell amid dovish signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Auction results showed the Bureau of the Treasury raised P22 billion via T-bills. The offering was met with strong demand. Continue reading T-bill rates ease on dovish BSP talk