Loan - updates

Rappler's latest stories on Loan

ARTICLE FINDER

A mom’s exchange: The woman behind Sarah Geronimo

Mar 29, 2017 - 3:51 PM

Or what a mother wouldn’t do for her children

Are you ready to own a car?

Mar 21, 2017 - 6:14 PM

Check out our autoloan calculator and take your first step in owning a car

SMC sets rate for P15B bond offering

Mar 20, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Proceeds will be used to settle the conglomerate s 300 million loan with the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Limited maturing this November

LARGEST. In only 4 years, San Miguel Corporation's Global Power Holdings has become one of the largest independent power generation companies in the country, with an installed capacity of 2,545 megawatts. Rappler file photo

Your #WorthIt moments

Mar 02, 2017 - 3:45 PM

Be inspired to achieve your own milestones with these stories from people who ve made their own WorthIt moments

PH economy kicks off 2017 with robust liquidity, bank lending

Mar 01, 2017 - 3:35 PM

Domestic liquidity grows to P9 4 trillion while bank lending increases by 17 9 year on year in January

A bank employee counts Philippine Peso bank notes in a bank in Manila on September 30, 2008. Philippine President Gloria Arroyo said the country's monetary authorities were working hard to maintain fiscal stability and shield the public from shock waves after the US Congress shot down a 700-billion dollar bailout. AFP PHOTO/JES AZNAR / AFP PHOTO / JES AZNAR

Over 200 ‘5-6’ lenders applying for registration – SEC

Feb 28, 2017 - 6:25 PM

SEC chair Teresita Herbosa gives Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III an update on the SEC s investigation into 5 6 lenders in the country

Taking that step into the home you've always wanted

Feb 23, 2017 - 4:02 PM

Whether you re a family man or a 20 something who s just moved out it s important to have a place you can call your own

Ex-Postmaster General Josie dela Cruz posts bail

Feb 09, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The Sandiganbayan 7th Division orders Dela Cruz s arrest over her failure to remit a PhilPost employee s loan payments to the GSIS

Josefina dela Cruz, former Postmaster General and CEO of Philpost. Photo from the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation

Pag-IBIG officials liable for alleged P33-M loan scam – COA

Jan 18, 2017 - 9:42 PM

P33 189 million worth of Pag IBIG loans allegedly went to dummy borrowers

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, January 11, 2017

Jan 11, 2017 - 11:40 AM

Hello Here s a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday

US President Barack Obama speaks during his farewell address in Chicago, Illinois on January 10, 2017. Barack Obama closes the book on his presidency, with a farewell speech in Chicago that will try to lift supporters shaken by Donald Trump's shock election. / AFP PHOTO / Nicholas Kamm

'5-6' lenders will be arrested without warrant – DOJ

Jan 11, 2017 - 9:26 AM

The Justice Secretary cites violation of business requirements and tax fraud committed by lenders – a number of whom are Indians – as basis for the unwarranted arrest

ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre threatens Indian 5-6 lenders that they will be arrested even without a court-issued warrant. File photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Ex-PhilPost chief charged for not remitting employee's loan payment

Jan 09, 2017 - 8:30 PM

Former Postmaster General Josefina dela Cruz earlier said they had to prioritize salaries and operating expenses over the remittance of GSIS loan payments since they had insufficient funds

CONVERSATION: Money matters that are #WorthIt

Jan 09, 2017 - 11:57 AM

Finances are an important part of life What do they mean to you? Join our conversation on Tuesday January 10 from 10 am onwards

Landbank to provide P115B in loans to small farmers, fishermen by 2022

Dec 25, 2016 - 11:54 AM

Landbank will initiate a re engineering of the credit facilities for small stakeholders in the agriculture sector and encourage them to enter into corporatives

TRIPLING LENDING. Possible cash crops that farmers can plant under the corporative are palm oil, rubber, banana, coconut, cacao and abaca, which have high export potentials. Rappler file photo

Leni Robredo, Severe Tropical Storm Nina, Shaquille O'Neal | Evening wRap

Dec 23, 2016 - 10:30 PM

Watch Rappler s evening newscast with Paterno Esmaquel

Historic first: 20 gov't loans worth P7.6B up for audit

Dec 23, 2016 - 3:25 PM

A special provision in the newly signed 2017 budget law allows this congressional audit and investigation – the first of its kind in the Philippines

Party-list group asks SC to order probe into vote count discrepancy

Dec 15, 2016 - 8:00 AM

Consla says PPCRV counted at least 523 753 votes but Comelec s canvassing results showed 213 814 votes for Consla The poll body has refused to investigate

TO THE SC. Party-list group Consla files a petition with the Supreme Court, seeking to compel the Commission on Elections to investigate an alleged discrepancy in the vote count during the May polls. Photo from Consla Facebook page

27 boats from Japan to help secure PH's porous borders

Nov 05, 2016 - 8:30 AM

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says the boats they will be used to run after criminals and threat groups in the country s southern borders such as narco traffickers smugglers and the Abu Sayyaf Group

MORE LOANS, GRANTS. President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinz? Abe, along with the Philippine delegation, gesture while having their picture taken during the State Banquet at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Japan on October 26. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo

Duterte & Japan, De Lima, Samsung| 6PM wRap

Oct 27, 2016 - 7:31 PM

Watch Rappler s 6PM newscast with Zak Yuson

How to get the best deal out of your future home

Aug 30, 2016 - 9:54 PM

Before you take the plunge take these 5 steps to get the best home deal and make the most out of your purchase

Corrupt? Most customs employees take out loans to make ends meet

Aug 25, 2016 - 9:00 AM

In more than a decade the Bureau of Customs Provident Fund Incorporated has approved 8 758 loan applications amounting to more than P124 million

#OFWTips: Getting out of bad debt

Aug 03, 2016 - 5:50 PM

Burdened by debt? Here are some tips from wealth expert Vince Rapisura

Over P1B bank loans for the Iglesia ni Cristo’s Philippine Arena?

Jul 27, 2016 - 12:59 PM

The late INC executive minister Eraño Manalo once said Ang Iglesia ni Cristo ay walang utang kahit na saang bangko Ang Iglesia ni Cristo ay hindi nagsasanla ng mga titulo ng lupa para lamang makakuha ng pondo

MILLIONS IN LOANS? Documents showed that key INC officials were signatories in loan agreements to fund the Ciudad de Victoria project, which includes the Philippine arena.

Is it time to expand your business?

Jul 19, 2016 - 5:34 PM

Go through this checklist and see if you re ready

Loans for MSMEs rise to P459.48 billion in Q1 2016

Jul 18, 2016 - 9:30 PM

Despite the increase total loans for MSMEs still fall slightly short of the 10 target set by the government

Be the boss of your dreams: How to make it happen

Jul 12, 2016 - 4:33 PM

Owning a business can enable you to tick off several items in your bucket list

Bank lending, liquidity up in May

Jun 30, 2016 - 5:25 PM

Domestic liquidity grows by 13 5 to hit almost P8 7 trillion says the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

National ID to benefit unemployed, unbanked Filipinos

May 24, 2016 - 7:07 PM

The majority of unbanked Filipinos are unemployed A national ID would remove a key barrier to opening a bank account that would allow them to fully enjoy financial technology

Party-list winners, bank heist probe, EgyptAir 804 | 12PM wRap

May 20, 2016 - 12:42 PM

Watch Rappler s 12PM newscast with Maria Ressa

INFOGRAPHIC: Things to know about home loans

May 13, 2016 - 5:13 PM

Here’s what you should know so you can easily be approved for a home loan

How to take charge of your home loan

May 13, 2016 - 7:15 AM

A shift in perspective can help you and your family achieve your dream home right now

Consumer lending up in 2015, hits P1 trillion – BSP

May 05, 2016 - 5:08 PM

The increase is driven by a rise in auto and housing loans although overall consumer lending still lags behind the rest of the ASEAN 5

Be part of your family’s milestones: Tips for OFW parents

Apr 22, 2016 - 6:14 PM

Even if you’re far away you can still drive your family towards big opportunities

Banks tightened standards for business loans in Q1 2016 – BSP

Apr 22, 2016 - 5:33 PM

The net tightening is attributed to reduced tolerance for risk perception of stricter regulations and a more uncertain outlook on certain industries and firms

A checklist for first-time car buyers

Apr 13, 2016 - 8:19 AM

Before you take those wheels out for a spin keep these tips in mind

Benitez family, STI reach settlement over PWU

Apr 01, 2016 - 5:14 PM

The Philippine Women s University will retain its Taft and Indiana campuses in Manila while the Quezon City and Davao properties have been transferred to STI Holdings

SETTLEMENT REACHED. Eusebio Tanco of STI, with Helena Benitez and PWU President Jose Francisco Benitez. Photo from Lydia Brown

PH banks' lending expands by 15.8% in January

Feb 29, 2016 - 4:19 PM

Loans for production activities rise by 15 6 led by real estate while loans for household consumption increase by 16 3

Banks' exposure to real estate rises by 6.8% – BSP

Feb 28, 2016 - 10:07 PM

BSP data show that loans by banks reached P1 4 trillion 294 6 billion as of the end of the second quarter of 2015

 The coninuing decrease in non-performing real estate loans is a postive sign for Philippine real estate. Photo by Rappler/John Javellana

Light Rail Manila signs P24B-loan for LRT1 Cavite extension

Feb 12, 2016 - 4:54 PM

French rail makers Bouygues Travaux Publics and Alstom Transport Private Limited will help the Light Rail Manila Consortium build the LRT1 Cavite extension

HOUNDED BY DELAYS. The group of Ayala and MPIC in 2014 bagged the P64.9-billion deal to extend LRT-1 from Baclaran to Bacoor, Cavite

Investing for a happy marriage

Feb 12, 2016 - 11:53 AM

What is the most important investment you ll make in your life? Financial experts advice young couples on managing their finances

INTERACTIVE: Are you ready for more?

Jan 15, 2016 - 8:11 AM

Fulfilling your goals is an exciting milestone Are you ready to take your big step in life? Doing it can be easier than you think

Stress tests show no real estate bubble in PH – BSP

Jan 11, 2016 - 6:06 PM

“At this point we don’t see any signs of stress in the real estate sector ” says BSP Deputy Governor Guinigundo

NO BUBBLE YET. The initial results of the real estate stress tests conducted by banks show the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of banks would remain above the central bank requirement even, if 25% of their real estate loan portfolio turns sour, BSP deputy governor Diwa Guinigundo says.

PH debt hits P5.95 trillion in November

Jan 06, 2016 - 6:26 PM

The government also estimates that each Filipino will owe P62 191 this year

DEBT. The government's outstanding debt stood at P5.95 trillion ($126.37 billion) as of end-November 2015.

Landbank offers P3.8B in loans to farmers, fishermen

Jan 04, 2016 - 5:40 PM

The state run bank says it can reach out to more farmers and fishermen who are not part of accredited cooperatives

MORE LOANS. Landbank continues to strengthen lending programs for farmers and fisherfolks as part of the government’s thrust towards financial inclusion and improved agricultural productivity. Photo by Agence France-Presse

World Bank loans Philippines $500M to fight natural disasters

Dec 23, 2015 - 8:49 PM

The Philippines can access the new credit line following a state of calamity declared by President Benigno Aquino III the World Bank says

YEARLY OCCURRENCE. Filipino villagers maneuver through floodwaters in the typhoon-hit town of La Paz in Tarlac province, north of Manila, in the aftermath of Typhoon Nona (Melor) in December 2015. Photo by Francis R. Malasig/EPA

Soured loans of thrift and rural banks fall in H1

Dec 19, 2015 - 10:28 AM

The central bank says it would continue to look into the loan quality of banks as part of its efforts to promote sound credit underwriting standards and financial stability

Living independently: The best advice I received

Nov 27, 2015 - 4:36 PM

A compilation of real life tips

Groups launch signature drive vs P800M Samar gov't loan

Nov 26, 2015 - 11:20 AM

The No to P800 Million Loan Coalition seeks to gather 600 000 signatures in Samar to support its protest against the loan

NO TO LOAN. Catbalogan residents attend the launch of the `No to P800 Million Loan' signature campaign against in Catbalogan City on November 17, 2015. Photo by Jazmin Bonifacio/Rappler

Metrobank extends P7B worth of loans to Globe

Nov 23, 2015 - 4:21 PM

The loans will be used to finance Globe s capital expenditures aimed at further expanding enhancing its network

LOAN. Metrobank inks a 10-year loan facility worth P5 billion ($105.95 million) and another $45 million (P2.12 billion), 7-year facility with Globe, the bank says on Monday, November 23, 2015. Image from Shutterstock

Under fire over sea row, China woos ASEAN with $10B in infra loans

Nov 23, 2015 - 12:23 AM

China offers to boost trade and economic ties with ASEAN as the Philippines US Japan and India raise the South China Sea row during the ASEAN summits

MONEY DIPLOMACY. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urges ASEAN to boost its trade and economic ties with Beijing during ASEAN-China Summit on November 21, 2015. Photo by Fred Dufour/AFP