Dark days ahead
Inflation has reared its ugly head, with 2026 estimates projected to be 6-7 percent, way above the government’s earlier target of 3-4 percent.
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Inflation has reared its ugly head, with 2026 estimates projected to be 6-7 percent, way above the government’s earlier target of 3-4 percent.
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The Philippine economy may continue to suffer in the medium term if the Middle East conflict and the flood control scandal remain unresolved, according to the…
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The Philippines needs to diversify its sources of economic growth beyond consumption and services to achieve faster, more sustainable and inclusive expansion,…
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There is cautious optimism that infrastructure projects in H2 2026 and improving business sentiment could support a recovery. But with growth at 2.3 percent,…
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The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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Now we have another opportunity. But this time, we have to build the foundations. Good governance is often discussed as a matter of morality. It is also…
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Despite the GDP being better than our expectations, we still need to contemplate that it is a very low growth rate.
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Malacañang is optimistic about the economy bouncing back, says GDP slump is ‘just temporary; as the government speeds up spending, we hope the economy can…
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The Philippine economy slowed to 2.3 percent growth in the second quarter of 2026, prompting government economic managers to push for faster investments,…
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The Philippines' newfound upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status is unlikely to have a tangible impact in the near term, according to risk management firm…
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Strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and resilient domestic spending have prompted economists to raise the 2026 growth outlook for…
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Gross domestic product (GDP) growth likely slowed further to 1.9 percent in the second quarter of 2026 as persistently weak public infrastructure spending,…
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Philippine economic growth could drop to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy,…
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Philippine economic growth could slow to as low as 1.42 percent in the second quarter as the Gulf conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy,…
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Standard Chartered Bank Philippines recently held its inaugural 2026 Markets Forum, bringing together government officials, industry experts and market…
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Resilience, however, shouldn’t be a substitute for good governance. We shouldn’t have to overcome self-inflicted wounds every single time.
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Despite remaining headwinds, PSE president and CEO Ramon S. Monzon remains bullish on the PSE’s performance in the second half of the year. ‘Our projected…
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Maybank has raised its growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing stronger public spending, resilient remittance inflows and services exports that are…
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