
Philippines faces steepest AMRO downgrades amid Mideast crisis
AMRO has delivered the steepest downgrades in ASEAN+3 for the Philippines, slashing its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.1% and raising inflation to 6.0% amid a…
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AMRO has delivered the steepest downgrades in ASEAN+3 for the Philippines, slashing its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.1% and raising inflation to 6.0% amid a…

Asian Development Bank pledges $1.75 billion to help the Philippines manage the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, support vulnerable communities,…

The Asian Development Bank is extending up to $1.75 billion in additional financing to help the Philippines manage the economic fallout of the Middle East oil…


The Philippines is leading Asia-Pacific in responding to the oil crisis, ADB says, rolling out extensive fuel subsidies, targeted cash transfers, and transport…

Senator JV Ejercito urges urgent action on the Philippines’ housing crisis, citing a 2.2M-unit backlog and millions of informal settlers, while warning that…


In the Philippines, anything that requires legislation and presidential approval moves slowly. What we need is leadership that acts with speed and urgency.


The Philippines has declared Southeast Asia’s first national energy emergency as a regional oil crisis deepens, exposing its reliance on imported fuel. Learn…

President Marcos confirms the Philippines will host the ASEAN Summit despite the oil crisis, emphasizing regional coordination. The summit will address key…

The Philippines becomes the first country to declare a national energy emergency, as President Marcos activates EO No. 110 to secure fuel supply amid rising…

Public health expert Dr. Tony Leachon warns that rising fuel prices could worsen healthcare costs in the Philippines, putting middle-class families at risk of…

Filipino households brace for price hikes in fuel, electricity, water, and transport fares as the weak peso and Middle East tensions drive costs higher.

Medical groups warn obesity is becoming a major health crisis in the Philippines, linking it to rising cases of diabetes, heart disease, and chronic kidney…

Former DOF undersecretary Joel Valdes warns the Philippines is facing a credibility crisis after corruption scandals, saying unresolved probes are hurting…

If the first lockdown had been imposed earlier, it could have prevented 23,000 deaths in England alone in the first wave.

From embalming and caskets to cremation and paperwork, dying in the Philippines can cost as much as living. Here’s a breakdown of funeral and burial expenses.

Discover the average cost of living in the Philippines in 2025, covering food, rent, utilities, and transportation. Learn how much a single person or family…

UK cost-of-living crisis set to increase early deaths — study