
DepDev: U.S.-Venezuela crisis won’t hit Phl economy
The United States-Venezuela conflict will not have any tangible effect on the Philippine economy, according to Department of Economy, Planning and Development…
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The United States-Venezuela conflict will not have any tangible effect on the Philippine economy, according to Department of Economy, Planning and Development…
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Slowdown in economic growth brought about by the flood control scandal will persist heading into 2026. ‘The developments last year are likely to be faced this…
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Across chambers and industry groups, the message is strikingly consistent — the economy does not need more laws or slogan.
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At the start of his tenure, Aboitiz emphasized that closer public-private collaboration would be key to economic recovery.
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Despite the market’s gains, analysts noted that the local bourse is coming off a losing year marked by weak trading activity and heavy net foreign selling,…
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‘Consequently, liquefied natural gas imports are becoming increasingly vital to meet this growing energy need. However, several challenges complicate the…
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The year ahead calls not for complacent optimism, but for disciplined, coordinated, and reform-driven action across government, business and civil society.
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The Philippine manufacturing sector showed a modest rebound in December after sinking to a four-year low in November, according to S&P Global.
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Metro Manila’s property development continues to evolve, according to Colliers’ market outlook for 2026, which…
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Thirteen police officers and Basij members were injured by stone throwing.
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For Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry president Victor Lim, external pressures are magnifying the cost of inaction at home and…
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There are differing viewpoints regarding the necessity and extent of Chinese investments for the Philippines’ economic success.
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Economists have widely cited the pullback in public infrastructure spending — largely linked to the flood control controversy involving the Department of…
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Philippine business in 2025 was a mixed bag: generally expanding with strong domestic demand and growth in services (around 5.5 percent GDP), as well as strong…
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From flood-control scandal to athletes’ exploits, a year of extremes for the nation
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In a bid to boost the defense and security sector, Virginia-based defense supply chain company Anglicotech LLC has reaffirmed its investment interest in the…
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SOFIA (AFP) — Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on Thursday, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability…
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Weak trade-in-goods is attributed to the forecast deficit in the Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) position until 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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