
El Niño to cut Phl sugar output next crop year — USDA
The US Department of Agriculture said output for marketing year 2026 to 2027 may fall to 1.93 million metric tons, down from an estimated 1.95 million MT in…
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The US Department of Agriculture said output for marketing year 2026 to 2027 may fall to 1.93 million metric tons, down from an estimated 1.95 million MT in…
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The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) resumed its decline, slumping to 5,833.64 (-1.26 percent) as investors ended the shortened trading week in…
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Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is gaining traction as the government intensifies efforts to attract investments and…
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Now we’re bottom dwellers. Vietnam had the fastest economic growth rate last year at 8 percent.
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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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Half of the Gulf countries are expecting a contraction this year.
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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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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The detainment of former Congressman Zaldy Co in the Czech Republic brings back the ghost flood control projects scandal into focus.
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Business and consumer confidence plunged following the escalation of the Middle East crisis, reflecting renewed pessimism amid domestic and global economic…
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‘We’re being proactive — we’re staying ahead of the curve, we’ll do as many hikes as necessary; normally, it would be a succession of small rate hikes, but it…
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Generally, Filipino economists and geopolitical experts welcomed Pax Silica, with one analyst broadly describing the initiative as ‘geo-economics.’
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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The BSP forecasts inflation at 6.3 percent in 2026, and 4.3 percen for 2027, exceeding the bank’s 2 to 4 percent target range due to broadening price pressures…
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Fuel prices are expected to move mixed next week, with diesel likely to see a third consecutive rollback, while gasoline may remain steady or post a slight…
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In an era of energy shocks, climate disruptions and geopolitical tension, what keeps essential services running is often not the most visible innovation, but…
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BAGUIO CITY — The City Council has approved the Economic Continuity and Resilience Plan aimed at protecting vulnerable residents and small businesses from…
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The finance chief’s engagement with American business leaders, including representatives from the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce,…
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