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Fitch Ratings called the proposed constitutional change "potentially disruptive" as it projected a slowdown in growth in 2007 with political and security concerns upstaging economic issues. 


Fitch said in its "Asia Sovereign 2007 Outlook" that political and security issues will preoccupy the Philippines and other Asian countries in 2007.


The midterm elections in May and the debates on Charter change will continue to dominate Philippine politics next year, according to Fitch.


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Fitch said it  revised the ‘country ceilings’ of 40 countries out of 99, updating its 2004 ratings. The overall increase in the "notching" is 50 basis points, which is half of one notch on the rating scale.


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Fitch said in its "Asia Sovereign 2007 Outlook" that political and security issues will preoccupy the Philippines and other Asian countries in 2007.


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PLDT, Globe likely to retain ratings – Fitch

By Louella Desiderio | November 20, 2015 - 9:00am

Philippine telecommunication firms are likely to keep their credit ratings even if they hike their capital expenditures next year to prepare for the possible entry of a new player in the market, according to Fitch...

Business

Fitch hikes PLDT rating 2 notches above invest grade

By Lawrence Agcaoili | April 2, 2013 - 12:00am

London-based Fitch Ratings upgraded the local currency issuer rating and foreign currency bond rating of dominant carrier Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) to two notches above the minimum investment...

Business

China Bank gets high AA minus rating

October 12, 2010 - 12:00am

Fitch ratings affirmed the “AA-” national long-term rating of China Banking Corp. (China Bank).

Banking

Fitch affirms 'BB' credit rating for RP

August 9, 2010 - 10:43pm

Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed today the Philippines' long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at "BB", indicating a stable outlook.

DBP gets stable ratings

December 9, 2008 - 12:00am

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Development Bank of the Philippines’ (DBP) ratings, and gave it a ‘stable’ outlook.

Banking

Macquarie Bank gets A plus stable rating

October 30, 2007 - 12:00am

Banking

Fitch Ratings says con-ass ‘ potentially disruptive’

By Des Ferriols | December 14, 2006 - 12:00am

Fitch Ratings called the proposed constitutional change "potentially disruptive" as it projected a slowdown in growth in 2007 with political and security concerns upstaging economic issues. Fitch...

Headlines

RP gets ‘country ceiling’ upgrade from Fitch Ratings

By Rocel Felix | August 19, 2006 - 12:00am

Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings raised the ‘country ceiling’ for the Philippines from "BB" to "BB+" as part of its regular and on-going review of its criteria and methodologies....

Business