
BPI to proceed with ‘cautious optimism’ amid MidEast crisis
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 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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He said the Philippines joined fellow developing economies in advancing inclusive, job-rich growth amid persistent global pressures affecting emerging markets…
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Energy is often taken for granted — until it becomes scarce, expensive, or uncertain.
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The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) on Friday highlighted a powerful lineup of keynote speakers in its Economic Compass Pillars 5…
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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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Just as Israel and Iran grapple with territorial sovereignty and regional influence, we face our own ‘David vs. Goliath’ struggle in the WPS.
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The United States and the Philippines have announced plans to establish a 4,000-acre economic security zone in Luzon to strengthen supply chains and boost…
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At least 230 workers inside the Mactan Economic Zone have been placed on indefinite forced leave by Cebu Toyo Corporation due to supply chain disruptions…
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‘Despite geopolitical tensions and heightened uncertainty, we will stay the course in stabilizing the economy and strengthening social protection to sustain…
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The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), in partnership with the Culture Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), conducted a two-day…
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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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Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones reached P45.5 billion in the first quarter, signaling steady investor interest despite rising global…
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The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
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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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Economic managers are moving to shield the Philippine economy from the spillover effects of tensions in the Middle East, with a focus on keeping prices stable…
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