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The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product…
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The galunggong (round scad fish) test only proves the notion that, for Filipinos today, living in the Philippines has become more expensive than ever.
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BAGUIO CITY — Crime in Baguio increased by 3 percent during the first five months of the year compared to the same period in 2025, driven largely by a spike in…
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Residential property prices in the Philippines accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by a rebound in condominium values and a recovery in…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has rolled out new rules aimed at making digital transactions more affordable and accessible, while lifting the…
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Fertility rates across the globe have been falling over the past few decades, but for the Philippines, the fall is much sharper than one would expect over such…
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Slowing economic growth and weakening investor confidence, driven by governance issues, have broader social consequences, including a rise in crime,…
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Aside from concerns over higher food and fuel prices, respondents also cited governance-related issues as weighing on their outlook, likely referring to the…
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Businesses expect stronger consumer spending to support revenues and profitability. Firms also anticipate lower fuel prices and easing tensions in the Middle…
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Bargain hunters returned to the local bourse following Wednesday’s steep selloff, accumulating beaten-down blue chips, particularly International Container…
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Business confidence improved in May as firms turned more optimistic about consumer spending, corporate earnings, and the broader economic outlook, according to…
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Consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as Filipino households grew increasingly concerned about rising food and fuel prices…
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Crime incidents in Ilocos Norte dropped by 13 percent in the first five months of 2026, reflecting improved peace and order conditions across the province,…
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The country should reform its electricity subsidy programs by improving beneficiary targeting and integrating existing social protection and regulatory systems…
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said he disagrees with new US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh’s stance on forward guidance as…
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Users of digital banking services are set to receive stronger protection against fraud and unauthorized account access as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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Moody’s Ratings has described the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) temporary capital relief for banks as “credit negative,” warning that the measure could…
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