
More rate hikes possible amid inflation risks — Remolona
‘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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‘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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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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Kanda confirmed his bid on Wednesday, 22 April, ahead of the end of his current term in November 2026, framing the ADB’s role as increasingly central to a…
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda is seeking a full five-year term at the helm of the Manila-based lender, signaling continuity in the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) held steady on Tuesday, closing at 6,018.70, up a modest 0.04 percent, as investors awaited the upcoming monetary…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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For businesses, particularly the larger organizations, diversification from oil as the primary energy source is a no-brainer.
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is proceeding with cautious optimism for the rest of 2026 as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on Filipino…
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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Market expectations are facing multiple outcomes, as economists like to call multiple equilibria or paths.
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The peso’s current depreciation amid the effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict has not yet breached inflationary territory, according to Bangko Sentral…
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Century Pacific Food Inc. is banking on its branded portfolio to weather a more challenging operating environment this year, even as it posted steady growth in…
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Growth across ASEAN+3 (10 ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea) will moderate to 4.0 percent in 2026 and remain at that level in 2027, down…
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The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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The bank earlier said it is ready to provide ‘rapid, flexible, and scalable assistance’ to help countries manage immediate pressures.
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The BoP deficit is projected to reach $7.8 billion in 2026 and $8.5 billion in 2027, or 1.5 percent and 1.6 percent of GDP, respectively, and deeper than the…
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JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS), the flagship of the Gokongwei Group, said it is taking a “prudent and disciplined” approach to 2026 amid heightened global…
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