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Firms to hire less in Q1 2016 – BSP

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 6, 2015 - 9:00am

Companies are expected to slow down and hire fewer workers in the first quarter of next year as businesses are expected to...

Business

Business confidence in Q4 hits 2-year high, says BSP

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 4, 2015 - 9:00am

Business sentiment soared to a two-year high for the fourth quarter amid robust consumer demand during the Christmas season,...

Business

Firms to expand, hire more in Q4 – BSP survey

By Lawrence Agcaoili | August 30, 2015 - 10:00am

Companies are set to expand their operations and hire more workers as businesses are bullish about the prospects in the fourth...

Business

P-Noy’s traffic plan

By SEARCH FOR TRUTH | By Ernesto M. Maceda | August 28, 2015 - 10:00am

At a speech at the Rizal Technological University, President Aquino asked for patience and understanding of the citizenry on the traffic situation, after five years of inaction.

Opinion

Business outlook less upbeat in Q3

By Lawrence Agcaoili | August 27, 2015 - 10:00am

Business sentiment dipped in the third quarter amid the expected slack in demand and lower output due to the prolonged El Niño as well as lower consumer spending, a survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng...

Business

Central Bank to recognize Central Visayas stakeholders

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | August 23, 2015 - 10:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will recognize on Tuesday its Central Visayas stakeholders that have supported its statistical initiatives, information requirements and advocacy programs.

Freeman Cebu Business

Inflation seen to stay within gov’t target

By Kathleen A. Martin | March 4, 2015 - 12:00am

Inflation is expected to remain within the government’s two to four percent target this year, local businesses said...

Business

BSP still bullish on employment prospects in Phl

By Kathleen A. Martin | March 2, 2015 - 12:00am

More jobs are expected to be made available in the second quarter as local firms continue to expand, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...

Business

Business confidence eases in Q1

By Kathleen A. Martin | February 28, 2015 - 12:00am

Business sentiment declined in the first quarter of 2015, dampened by the seasonal moderation in economic activity, the Bangko...

Business

BSP says GDP growth accelerated in Q4

By Kathleen A. Martin | January 10, 2015 - 12:00am

Economic growth likely accelerated in the fourth quarter from the 5.3-percent expansion in the third quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said yesterday.

Business