
AMRO cuts 2026 growth forecast to 3.4%
MANILA, Philippines — The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has sharply revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation forecasts amid…
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MANILA, Philippines — The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has sharply revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation forecasts amid…
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The Philippine economy may continue to suffer in the medium term if the Middle East conflict and the flood control scandal remain unresolved, according to the…
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Nissan Motor Co. returned to profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 after more than a year of restructuring under its Re:Nissan recovery plan.
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Malacañang is optimistic about the economy bouncing back, says GDP slump is ‘just temporary; as the government speeds up spending, we hope the economy can…
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Ilocos Norte Second District Representative Angelo Marcos Barba is preparing to file legislation that would raise the National Tax Allotment for local…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s shift in rhetoric during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) may pose challenges to his administration’s fiscal…
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Strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and resilient domestic spending have prompted economists to raise the 2026 growth outlook for…
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Standard Chartered Bank Philippines recently held its inaugural 2026 Markets Forum, bringing together government officials, industry experts and market…
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Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the bureau is ahead by P11 billion of its set target collection for the year 2026.
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has significantly reduced the Philippines’ economic growth target for 2026 amid mounting risks stemming…
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) reported strong fiscal management and efficient use of public funds in 2025, posting high budget utilization and…
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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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BPI Wealth, the investment arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), remains bullish on the technology sector despite growing concerns overseas about a…
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‘We expect the BSP to hike the policy rate by 50 bps to 5.0 percent from 4.5 percent, as elevated inflation remains the key policy concern despite softer…
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The upcoming El Niño season and its potential impact on food prices pose additional risks to inflation on top of the ongoing energy shock, according to Bank of…
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The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has welcomed the approval of the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), saying the updated investment…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will convene soon to reassess its economic targets in light of the Middle East conflict’s widespread…
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