
Balisacan rejects ‘Sick Man’ label return
‘The country’s economic fundamentals are far stronger than when the label was first applied to the Philippines in the 1970s’ under the administration of…
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‘The country’s economic fundamentals are far stronger than when the label was first applied to the Philippines in the 1970s’ under the administration of…
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The costs of stagflation generated by the confluence of the debt moratorium and the increased political risk in the 1980s are still being felt today.
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The Philippine economy has yet to enter “stagflation” territory despite a whirlwind of domestic and external headwinds, according to Department of Economy,…
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Economists and industry groups pointed to slowing investments, softer household spending, and rising business uncertainty following the flood control…
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Northern Samar 1st District Rep. Niko Raul S.J. Daza is urging the administration to prioritize the passage of a bill aimed at strengthening protection and…
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Philippine economic growth slowed further at the start of 2026, extending last year’s second-half slump as the Marcos Jr. administration continues to grapple…
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Energy security and disaster preparedness are emerging as central priorities for Southeast Asian leaders ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Summit in Cebu, reflecting…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported Tuesday that it has honored Filipino peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Military Observer Group…
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The Pact defines a more ambitious vision for how the international community responds to human suffering.
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‘These goals are only as meaningful as the local government willing to carry them out,’ Domagoso said. ‘They do not implement themselves. They do not fund…
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The UN rights chief said Friday he was "deeply concerned" by a Cambodian court rejecting the appeal of detained opposition leader Kem Sokha against his nearly…
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The move gives the IT-BPM sector, which employs 1.9 million Filipinos, formal standing in policy decisions that directly affect how the country develops and…
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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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Borrowers will have tools to engage with creditors on equal terms.
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Consumer confidence was pessimistic even before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with Filipinos staying wary amid lingering concerns over government…
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Western Visayas emerged as the fastest-growing regional economy, posting a 6.4 percent increase, followed by Caraga and the Negros Island Region.
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Secretary-General Antonio Guterres departs on 31 December 2026.
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The Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency Philippines (CBITP) will be launched today, 20 April, at the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila.
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