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DBS says Phl fiscal reforms still needed

By Kathleen A. Martin | October 6, 2013 - 12:00am

Singapore-based DBS Bank said the country needs to continue improving its fiscal regime and putting in place reforms to further spur economic activities following the recent investment grade rating it received....

Business

To cement status as investment destination: Phl needs structural reforms – StanChart

May 10, 2013 - 12:00am

After bagging two investment grades, the Philippines needs to institute structural reforms to cement its status as an investment destination, the country’s rating advisor said yesterday.

Business

Philippine long term credit rating

By Ed F. Limtingco | October 19, 2011 - 12:00am

According to the Institute for Development and Econometric Analysis, Inc. (IDEA) Economic Trends, “sovereign credit ratings and changes in it are important indications of relative credit risks that shape investors...

Freeman Cebu Business

'No new taxes plan won't cut deficit'

By Judith Balea | November 8, 2010 - 12:00am

The Aquino government’s plan to cut the burgeoning budget deficit without raising taxes won’t work.

Business

S&P, Fitch to next admin: Exercise fiscal restraint

By Iris Gonzales | April 30, 2010 - 12:00am

Credit rating agencies Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Fitch Ratings want the next administration to be fully committed to plugging the government’s budget deficit and putting the country back to the...

Business

S&P, Fitch sending review teams to RP

By Lawrence Agcaoili | March 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Representatives from international credit raters New York-based Standard & Poor’s as well as London-based Fitch Ratings are set to visit the Philippines next month to take a look at the country’s...

Business

BIR likely met April collection goal of P79B

By Clarissa Batino | May 3, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippines, Asia’s biggest seller of overseas debt, "mostly likely" met its April tax collection target of P79 billion, Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Jose Mario Buñag told reporters...

Business