
Philippines leads region in oil crisis response – ADB
The Philippines has rolled out some of the most extensive policy responses in the Asia-Pacific to cushion the impact of rising oil prices and supply…
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The Philippines has rolled out some of the most extensive policy responses in the Asia-Pacific to cushion the impact of rising oil prices and supply…
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In the rarefied world of conglomerates, where family names carry centuries of legacy and balance sheets rival small nations, a seismic transaction just…
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The economic fallout from the Middle East crisis may pose risks to the local real estate sector for the remainder of the year, according to Joey Bondoc, head…
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Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is gaining traction as the government intensifies efforts to attract investments and…
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Now we’re bottom dwellers. Vietnam had the fastest economic growth rate last year at 8 percent.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The economy of SOCCSKSARGEN grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national average of 4.4 percent despite a tougher domestic…
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Half of the Gulf countries are expecting a contraction this year.
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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The ADB’s latest annual report showed the country as the second-largest beneficiary among developing member economies, next only to India. The bulk of the…
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The detainment of former Congressman Zaldy Co in the Czech Republic brings back the ghost flood control projects scandal into focus.
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Business and consumer confidence plunged following the escalation of the Middle East crisis, reflecting renewed pessimism amid domestic and global economic…
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‘We’re being proactive — we’re staying ahead of the curve, we’ll do as many hikes as necessary; normally, it would be a succession of small rate hikes, but it…
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Generally, Filipino economists and geopolitical experts welcomed Pax Silica, with one analyst broadly describing the initiative as ‘geo-economics.’
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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The Philippines ranked among the top recipients of financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2025, drawing about P256 billion in loans and grants to…
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In an era of energy shocks, climate disruptions and geopolitical tension, what keeps essential services running is often not the most visible innovation, but…
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BAGUIO CITY — The City Council has approved the Economic Continuity and Resilience Plan aimed at protecting vulnerable residents and small businesses from…
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The finance chief’s engagement with American business leaders, including representatives from the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce,…
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