Foreign investments slump to 10-year low
The decline in foreign direct investment was driven by a 91.7 percent drop in net investments in debt instruments - $44 million from $522 million in April…
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The decline in foreign direct investment was driven by a 91.7 percent drop in net investments in debt instruments - $44 million from $522 million in April…
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A decade or two ago, we saw strong volume growth in beer and spirits. Today, coffee has probably become the fastest-growing beverage consumed outside the home.
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If the Philippines truly wants this new economic status to have meaning, the benefits of growth must become more inclusive.
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The recent reclassification is not just a statistical achievement but a pivotal moment that should drive stronger support for local industries.
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A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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Economic milestones are important because they tell us our country is moving forward, but they should also remind us that our responsibility to care for one…
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PETValue Philippines Corporation and Republic Cement & Building Materials Inc. (RCBM) have formalized a Zero Waste to Landfill Partnership, reinforcing…
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Digital bank Maya will reduce its InstaPay transfer fee to P10 from P15 beginning Monday, 6 July, joining a growing number of financial institutions lowering…
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We need to stop falling for the press releases. We need to stop letting macroeconomics gaslight our daily suffering. It is time to get angry.
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More Filipinos could benefit from stronger job creation, higher incomes, and increased investment after the Philippines officially graduated to…
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Nosy Tarsee heard that a scion of a certain conglomerate — the one whose name graces instant noodles, budget flights, and a telecom brand still fighting for…
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From cleaner fuels to smarter ships, the global maritime industry is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. For the Philippines — home to one of the…
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The labor market compounds the misery. The unemployment rate rose from 4.4 percent in December 2025 to 5 percent in March 2026, while core inflation climbed to…
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ING Hubs Philippines has been named Global Capability Center (GCC) of the Year at the 2026 SOLAIA: IT-BPM Awards by the Information Technology and Business…
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THE RISE OF AI-ENABLED AND SMART BIKES HAS FUELED HOPES OF A REBOUND FOR THE BUSINESS.
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“By utilizing robotic precision to shorten hospital stays, minimize surgical trauma, and reduce post-operative complications, we aim to create a more…
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For years, a familiar warning echoed in Filipino households whenever a child spent too much time doom-scrolling on cellphones, blamed for everything parents…
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‘The partnership with Archeda reflects a shared commitment to help shape the future of climate action in the Philippines.’
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