SC reschedules PhilHealth, budget, MIF cases
The Supreme Court has rescheduled its summer oral arguments for cases involving state health insurer PhilHealth, the 2025 General Appropriations Act, and the Maharlika Investment Fund.
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Maharlika Investment Fund
The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is a state-backed fund established in 2023 that aims to invest in strategic sectors like infrastructure and broadband connectivity. In recent upgrades by Fitch Ratings, Landbank's improved financial health reflects the positive impact of MIF investments despite initial concerns over its capital infusion. The fund has made significant moves, including acquiring stakes in National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and providing loans to Makilala Mining Company, amid ongoing debates about its alignment with national development plans.
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Last updated at April 1, 2025.
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A former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official, Diwa C. Guinigundo, stated on Wednesday, March 12, that the economy needs an annual growth rate of 9% to 9.5% until 2028 to return to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory.
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MIF acquires 20% stake in NGCP for P19.7B
The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) made its first investment by acquiring a 20% stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), according to the Department of Energy on January 28.
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Philippines eyes more foreign investment after WEF
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SSS chief urges suspension of 15% contribution hike
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Landbank transfers PHP50B to Maharlika Fund, CAR at 16.24%
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IMF advises recapitalizing LandBank, DBP for Maharlika Fund
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Marcos concludes state visit to Abu Dhabi, signs bilateral agreements
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DOF: No 2025 budget for Maharlika Fund subsidies
The Department of Finance announced on Wednesday, August 14, that the 2025 National Expenditure Program does not include subsidies for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), which has yet to make any investments since its establishment nearly a year ago.
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