Remittances seen growing 7%
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| December 18, 2014 - 12:00am
Remittances from Filipinos abroad could grow as much as seven percent this year over 2013 levels, according to the research arm of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.
Business
Seasonal demand, weak peso to sustain export growth in Q4
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| November 30, 2014 - 12:00am
The country’s export performance will remain strong in the last quarter of the year on seasonal demand and a relatively weak peso, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.
Business
Seasonal demand to push monthly vehicle sales in Q4
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| November 2, 2014 - 12:00am
Vehicle sales could breach 20,000 units a month again in the last quarter of the year amid seasonal demand, the research arm...
Business
If global oil prices continue to drop Inflation seen to decline
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| October 26, 2014 - 12:00am
Falling oil prices in the global market are expected to temper upside risks to domestic inflation, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. said.
Business
Imports likely to recover
By
Kathleen Martin
| October 5, 2014 - 12:00am
Imports are seen improving in the months ahead after a flat growth was recorded in July, the research arm of the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.
Business
Construction pickup seen in second half
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| September 21, 2014 - 12:00am
Construction is expected to pick up in the second half following a slowdown in the first six months of the year, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. said.
Business
Recovery of imports seen in Q3
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| September 1, 2014 - 12:00am
Merchandise imports would likely recover in the third quarter following a contraction in June and May, the research arm of...
Business
Wanted man slain in Pasay shootout
By
Perseus Echeminada
| August 28, 2014 - 12:00am
A man, wanted for a string of criminal cases, died when his group traded shots with police in Pasay City early yesterday morning.
Metro
Better infra, connectivity crucial to tourism growth – Metrobank unit
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| August 24, 2014 - 12:00am
The government needs to first improve the country’s infrastructure and connectivity between provinces to drive faster growth in tourist arrivals, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. said. ...
Business
Regional infra boost to fuel growth
By
Kathleen A. Martin
| August 10, 2014 - 12:00am
Despite steadily increasing their share in the country’s economic output, regions will have to be equipped with better infrastructure in order to raise growth further, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank...
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