Firms, households more optimistic on economy
The BSP’s monthly Business Expectations Survey showed that business sentiment improved in August even as the bank’s quarterly Consumer Expectations Survey…
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The BSP’s monthly Business Expectations Survey showed that business sentiment improved in August even as the bank’s quarterly Consumer Expectations Survey…
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Century Pacific Food receives FinanceAsia’s Gold Award for Best Managed Company among Philippine consumer staples firms amid continued double-digit growth.
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Banking remained SM Investment Corp.’s largest earnings contributor, accounting for 47 percent of group net income, followed by property at 27 percent, retail…
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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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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reports persistent consumer pessimism in 2026 despite slight improvement in confidence levels, with concerns over corruption,…
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‘The revised framework balances consumer protection with the financial viability of utilities. “These revised rules ensure that consumers are charged only for…
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When the oil industry was deregulated in 1998, the unbundling of bills at the pump should have accompanied it.
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Kabataan Partylist condemns the arrest of Even Calajate, 70-year-old water advocate, over alleged politically-motivated charges after exposing PrimeWater…
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Compass Talks, launching 5 February 2026 in Frankfurt, gathers global consumer goods leaders to discuss AI, sustainability, regulations, and market trends…
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