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First Metro sees bulls in H2 2019
With inflation slowing down and government spending expected to improve, bulls are expected to roam the stock market
Elections, infra push to boost PH economy in 2019 – First Metro
First Metro Investment Corporation expects economic growth and lower inflation, but a weaker peso in 2019
Philippine economy to sustain growth momentum – First Metro
First Metro Investment Corporation president Rabboni Francis Arjonillo says the country's gross domestic product may meet or even surpass the government's target of 7% in 2018
Should we worry about the Philippine peso?
First Metro Investment Corporation and the University of Asia & the Pacific say the answer depends on the factors driving the peso's weakness
Philippine economy likely to grow above 7% in Q1 2018 – First Metro, UA&P
Higher jobs created, foreign direct investments, and manufacturing output, among others, point to a stronger gross domestic product growth for the Philippines
Philippine economy to grow fastest in ASEAN-5 in 2018 - First Metro
The Philippine economic growth is seen to be driven by the revival in manufacturing, consumption spending, stable remittances from overseas Filipinos, and tourism boom
First Metro, UA&P lower Philippine GDP forecast due to slow spending
Economists express concern over infrastructure projects warning that changing modes of implementation midway would lead to delays and slower growth
George Ty and MVP transaction is best deal of 2016 – IHAP
The deal that brought together two of the biggest conglomerates in the country is recognized as the most innovative and complex
PH economy seen to grow 'as much as 8%' in 2017
This is seen to be driven by higher capital investments as the Duterte administration continues to ramp up infrastructure spending
DPWH chief Villar: Metro traffic jam 'can be solved in 2-3 years'
Rest assured that the biggest hurdle political will is something that the President has a lot of says Secretary Mark Villar
FMIC boosts Philippine GDP growth forecast in 2016
This is buoyed by strong economic fundamentals heightened election related spending increased domestic demand led by investments and stronger government spending
Cirtek Holdings hires banker Dispo, Silicon Valley pioneer Banatao
As it prepares for more deals Cirtek Holdings hires the former president of First Metro Investments Corporation and the founder of Tallwood Venture Capital
A rough 2015 for PH stocks
Since we do not know how low the market can go it would be better to wait until we see a floor come out
Builder Datem defers IPO plan
The construction firm initially planned to raise P4 66 billion 99 23 million but with the deferral terms could be revised
PH growth seen to top most Asian countries in 2015
While the Philippines is unlikely to hit its growth target this year increased government spending especially as the May 2016 elections draw near would help it surpass most Asian countries say FMIC and UA P
PH economy seen to recover in Q2 2015
Government spending and ease in inflation should drive economic growth in the second quarter with consumer and infrastructure spending picking up First Metro Investment Corporation says
Geared up for global reform and regional integration
All things considered the Philippine financial system is in a good place today But we can’t afford to be complacent Not at all says BSP Governor Amando Tetangco Jr
AEC 2015: Will PH firms be market disruptors?
Businessmen analysts and senior government officials weigh in on how the Philippines will fare once the ASEAN Economic Community comes into force in December and the challenges it has to address now
Papal visit a gift to PH, business community says
The business community says potential losses over the holidays are nothing compared to the grace and blessings that Pope Francis brings to the country
Firms rush to borrow before rates go up
Up to P140B worth of corporate debt deals are now being arranged as companies scramble to raise capital ahead of an expected increase in interest rates
Meralco acquires stake in Ty-led Global Power
Tycoon George Ty sells 20 of his group s stake in Global Business Power Corporation to MGen a unit of power distributor Meralco
MVP, Ty groups seal power deal
The groups of businessman Manuel Pangilinan and tycoon George Ty are joining forces as they beef up their investments in the power sector
PSE officially delists George Ty, MVP units
FMIC and MPTC were officially delisted on December 21
PH growth likely slowed to 5.3% in Q3 - economist
The impact of the heavy rain and flooding in August likely weighed on the Philippine economy s growth in the third quarter of the year
Why PH stocks are zooming to record highs
The main index in the local stock exchange has been soaring to historic highs day after day in January despite the ongoing impeachment trial of chief justice Renato Corona at the Senate
