Rappler's latest stories on investment grade
RAM upgrades Philippines' credit rating
A higher credit rating translates to more foreign investments and a lower borrowing cost for both the government and private sectors
Japanese credit watcher maintains Philippines' investment grade rating
Tokyo-based R&I is optimistic that the Duterte administration's infrastructure plan will sustain the country's solid economic growth
Fitch upgrades Philippines' credit rating
(UPDATED) The upgrade from BBB- to BBB is due to strong economic growth and the tax reform initiative
Fitch affirms PH investment grade rating at BBB-
The rating comes with a positive outlook that indicates an upward trend for credit ratings over a one to two year period
Tax reform, infra push may boost PH credit rating – Moody's
UPDATED The credit rating agency however warns that President Rodrigo Duterte s rhetoric towards critics has the potential to strain long standing security and trade relations
PH state of lawlessness to have limited impact on credit rating – Moody's
While the credit rating agency doesn t see any risk in the short term it warns that increasingly controversial law and order policies could detract attention from economic reforms
Japan Credit Rating Agency affirms PH's BBB+ rating
The rating comes with a stable outlook indicating resilience to external shocks and a relatively sound fiscal position
PH keeps investment grade ratings – for now
For now Standard and Poor’s Moody’s and Fitch all keep the country’s credit rating at investment grade as the country prepares for a Duterte presidency
PH credit ratings at risk if 'wrong' leaders elected – Palace
The Palace says economic improvements made in the past years will only be put to waste if Filipinos elect the wrong leaders on May 9
Gov't unsatisfied with Fitch's PH credit rating
The Philippines is still underrated as it outperforms its neighbors in Southeast Asia in terms of economic growth drivers Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says
Fitch raises PH outlook to positive
The Philippines is still underrated as it continues to outperform its single A rated neighbors in Southeast Asia Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima says
Fitch affirms BPI’s investment grade
BPI along with BDO and Metrobank are seen to maintain relatively high core capitalization in the medium term
S&P maintains investment grade for PH
The government is aiming for an A category rating over the medium term
Fitch affirms Philippines' 'BBB-' rating
The country s BBB rating is one notch below the rating assigned to the Philippines by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard Poor’s
PH deserves a Fitch upgrade – DTI chief
Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo says the Philippines deserves a Fitch rating upgrade 3 notches higher to investment grade citing stable growth and investor confidence in the country
PH gets another boost from Moody’s
The credit rating agency ups its investment grade rank for the country to a notch citing stable outlook but warns that the government s growth target for 2014 might be too hard to achieve
Urban decay threatens hot Philippine economy
Many infrastructure projects take up 3 administrations to finish and with Aquino s term in its last stretch an expert says a multi administration plan is needed to solve infrastructure woes
S&P raises PH credit rating anew
The upgrade follows the agency s May 2013 decision to give the Philippines investment grade status
Qantas struggles as Moody's downgrades airline to 'junk'
UPDATED Qantas is now rated Ba2 by Moody s and BB by Standard and Poor s meaning it is considered a junk product by professional investors
Thank OFWs for PH upgrade - report
The country s army of overseas Filipino workers OFWs deserve recognition for the investment grade ratings instead of the government a FinanceAsia report says
Rappler Newscast | October 3, 2013
Former president Arroyo face plunder charges over Malampaya fund PH wins investment grade from Moody s White house talks fail to end gov t shutdown
PH stocks rise after Moody's upgrade
Stocks reverse morning session s losses as the Philippines wins investment grade rating from Moody s
PH wins investment grade from Moody's
Moody s cites the Philippines robust economic growth fiscal consolidation and improved governance for the rating upgrade
S&P: PH rating upgrade depends on reforms
The debt rating agency is closely watching government reforms to shore up revenue and investments
Rappler Newscast | July 26, 2013
Favored NGOs receive almost half of misused PDAF Moody’s puts PH on review for upgrade Facebook surprises Wall Street with reported revenue
Investment grade from Moody's 'coming soon'
The 4th credit rating upgrade to investment grade is coming sooner than expected the central bank chief says
Moody's reviews PH for likely debt upgrade
Moody s says it will likely elevate the Philippine government s debt rating to investment grade
Moody's lifts US outlook to 'stable' from 'negative'
Ratings firm Moody s raises its outlook on the United States to stable from negative citing progress in putting the federal government s debt on a more sustainable path
Moody's to upgrade PH credit rating after 7.8% growth?
Let the country s stellar economic performance in the 1st quarter and the possibly better growth in the 2nd speak for themselves says President Aquino
Conference tackles implications of PH investment grade
Officials from the government and private sector will discuss what precisely the recent upgrade of the Philippine investment credit rating means
Business sentiment soars to record high
The investment grade credit ratings from Fitch S P and Japan group cause business sentiment in the Philippines to reach a record high in the 2nd quarter
Holcim to build new PH plant
The new 550 M plant is expected to a have a capacity of 2 5 million metric tons annually
Japan grants PH investment grade
The Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd follows similar upgrades debt watchers Fitch and Standard Poor s have recently granted the Philippines
Philippines vs Indonesia: Which is 'better'?
Asia s two rising economic stars go head to head
S&P upgrades PLDT's credit rating
Just like Fitch debt watcher S P also upgrades not just the sovereign rating but also telco giant PLDT s credit rating
PSEi hits new record after credit upgrade
UPDATED For the first time the Philippine Stock Exchange index breaches 7 200 benchmark after debt watcher Standard Poors upgraded the country s credit rating to investment grade
Rappler Newscast | May 2, 2013
Mancao escapes from the NBI PH gains its 2nd investment grade rating from Standard Poor’s Montenegro: it will ll take 2 years to solve Mindanao s power problem
'Investment grade may push peso to undesirable levels'
A study projects the peso to increase by 4 to 5 against the US dollar in 2013 on the back of strong capital inflows
PH manufacturing industry on the mend
The Philippines manufacturing industry is seeing a resurgence from foreign companies after winning its first investment grade from Fitch
Montinola: Consing to make BPI a regional player
Montinola believes Consing will position BPI as one of the best Asean banks in the near future
Power crisis blocks investments into Mindanao
Expert says the investment grade rating may not be enough to counter the Mindanao power crisis harmful effects on foreign direct investments FDI
Hot money swings to net outflow in March
Outflows are due to profit taking in Philippine stocks
PH bizmen 2nd most optimistic in world
Filipino business leaders are more confident than their ASEAN and global counterparts according to a survey of Grant Thornton International
FDI down 45.3% in January
The Coca Cola purchase by Mexico s FEMSA accounted for bulk of the 576 million investments in January
More car sales after PH credit upgrade
Car distributors are confident that the country s investment grade rating would have a positive effect on car sales
Insurance, finance firms coming to PH
More multinational finance companies not just BPOs are eyeing the Philippines as a location to set up regional offices
#TalkThursday: Cesar Purisima on PH's investment grade
TalkThursday speaks with Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima on the Philippines investment grade status and more
PH expects another investment grade in 2013
The central bank is aiming for another credit rating upgrade from either Moody s or Standards Poor s
PH remains underrated - Purisima
The recently granted investment grade status is great but this still does not reflect how foreign investors view the country as an investment destination
