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The peso has lost 1.5 percent against the dollar since the global selloff last week but monetary officials expressed confidence that there was strong support for the currency despite its momentary weakness.


The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BOP) said yesterday that since the peso exchange rate was market-determined, it was being affected by factors and events such as movements in related markets as well as the behavior of other currencies.


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Although the BSP said its regulatory framework is being reviewed periodically, BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. told reporters that for now, the BSP was done with its liberalization efforts.


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In a memorandum to brokers, PSE president Ramon T. Garcia said after several conferences between brokers’ representatives and Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Rene Banez, the PSE will issue the guidelines on the shift as mandated under RA 8761 and RA 9010.


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Phl grants visa-free privilege to 7 more countries

By Pia Lee-Brago | April 17, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines has granted visa-free privilege to seven more countries, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced yesterday.

Headlines

MNTC to borrow P10 B in Q4

By Lawrence Agcaoili | April 1, 2014 - 12:00am

Manila North Tollways Corp. (MNTC), a unit of infrastructure giant Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MNTC), is raising P10...

Business

Jollibee’s Albert Cuadrante is Tambuli Awards CMO of the Year

June 24, 2013 - 12:00am

Jollibee’s immediate past vice president for marketing Albert Cuadrante was named Chief Marketing Officer of the Year...

Lifestyle Business

Peso loses 1.5% since global selloff

By Des Ferriols | March 8, 2007 - 12:00am

The peso has lost 1.5 percent against the dollar since the global selloff last week but monetary officials expressed confidence that there was strong support for the currency despite its momentary weakness. The...

Business

BSP completes forex liberalization program

February 26, 2007 - 12:00am

After relaxing its rules on foreign exchange purchases, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is not looking into further reforms in the immediate future. Although the BSP said its regulatory framework...

Business

Landbank’s agri-agra loans reach P41.3B

May 21, 2002 - 12:00am

In support to the national government’s agricultural development programs, Landbank’s outstanding loans to the agricultural and agrarian sector reached P41.3 billion as of end-March 2002. These loans benefited...

Banking

PSE to require members to follow new tax system

By Christina Mendez | March 25, 2001 - 12:00am

Despite protests mainly from foreign brokers, the Philippine Stock Exchange will require its members to shift from paying a 10-percent value-added tax (VAT) on brokers’ commission to a seven-percent gross receipts...

Business