ADB lowers Philippine growth outlook on oil shock
The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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The international analytics firm remains optimistic about the Philippines’ long-term growth prospects, noting, however, that it has downgraded its outlook from…
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Electricity, food, postharvest, transport, and logistics costs for rice all grew due to higher fuel charges. Inflation rose 4.1 percent in march from 2.4…
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The Philippines will lead the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) from 7 to 10 April 2026, bringing together finance and…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) is set to present its recommendations to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, 7…
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‘Visibility does not automatically translate to empowerment.’
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The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is moving to position Casiguran Airport as a future international gateway, aiming to open…
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Puregold Price Club, Inc., the listed grocery chain controlled by businessman Lucio Co., rang up P11.3 billion in net income for 2025, an 8.8 percent jump from…
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Growth in domestic liquidity accelerated in February, while bank lending remained broadly steady, reflecting sustained credit activity despite tighter monetary…
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A once-celebrated partnership between a fast-food powerhouse and a retail entrepreneur is proving far less rock solid than it once appeared, especially when it…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to rise within a range of 3.1 percent to 3.9 percent as the country braces for the first round of…
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As it marks its 31st year, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is turning to Congress to finally revisit and amend Republic Act (RA) 7916, the…
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. are eyeing the establishment of specialized pharmaceutical…
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A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino billionaires with total…
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Global mobility platform inDrive reported nearly 200 percent growth in Filipina drivers from 2024 to 2025, as more women enter ride-hailing and motorcycle…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that the country’s exports reached a record level in the first two months of 2026, the highest since 1991.
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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