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Government may issue retail Treasury bonds to OFWs

By Iris Gonzales | February 9, 2010 - 12:00am

The government may issue retail Treasury bonds (RTBs) to Filipino workers after it sells at least $500 million worth of Samurai or yen-denominated bonds this month, National Treasurer Roberto Tan said.

Business

RP concludes Japan road show

By Iris Gonzales | February 8, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippine government led by National Treasurer Roberto Tan successfully concluded last week its road show in Japan for the proposed Samurai bonds, market sources said over the weekend.

Business

RP sets roadshow for Samurai bond issue

By Iris Gonzales | February 1, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippines, one Asia’s biggest sovereign issuer, has moved a step closer in starting yet another fund-raising activity, particularly the issuance of the so-called Samurai or yen-denominated bonds, proceeds...

Business

RP open to raising Samurai bonds sale to $1 billion

By Iris Gonzales | January 21, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippines is open to selling as much as $1 billion worth of Samurai bonds if the market appetite is good, Finance Secretary Margarito Teves said yesterday.

Business

$500-million Samurai bonds set in February

By Iris Gonzales | January 20, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippines will issue samurai bonds worth around $500 million in the third week of February to finance a record budget deficit this year, Finance Secretary Margarito Teves said yesterday.

Business

RP open to another global bond issue

By Iris Gonzales | January 14, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippines is still open to issuing another global bonds, possibly later in the year to complete its remaining $1-billion external financing requirements, Finance Undersecretary Rosalia de Leon said yester...

Business

RP to issue $500-million Samurai bonds

By Iris Gonzales | January 12, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippines may issue at least $500 million in Samurai bonds or yen-denominated bonds through a private placement which would cater mostly to institutional investors, National Treasurer Roberto Tan said yes...

Business

Government, JBIC firm up guarantee terms for Samurai bond issue

By Iris Gonzales | January 6, 2010 - 12:00am

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the Philippines have “firmed up” the terms of the guarantee agreement for the government’s planned issuance of Samurai bonds or yen-denominated...

Business

RP may postpone issuance of Samurai bonds to early 2010

By Iris Gonzales | October 24, 2009 - 12:00am

The Philippines may postpone the issuance of Samurai bonds to early 2010 if the government and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) won’t be able to agree on the price of the guarantee fees,...

Business

JBIC cuts guarantee fee for RP's 'Samurai' bonds

By Iris Gonzales | October 13, 2009 - 12:00am

The Philippines has moved a step closer in its bid to lower borrowing costs, particularly for its planned issuance of Samurai bonds or yen-denominated bonds, National Treasurer Roberto Tan said.

Business