FDI, BSP easing seen to support bonds, but inflation poses risks
‘FDI growth signals strong international confidence in the Philippines’ economic fundamentals.’
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‘FDI growth signals strong international confidence in the Philippines’ economic fundamentals.’
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When Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assumed the presidency in June 2022, he made the unusual decision to name himself the secretary of agriculture. The decision, he…
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The Trump administration did not mince words when it accused public media outlets like PBS and NPR of ‘spreading left-wing propaganda.’
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‘We are seeing a growing willingness among Filipinos to embrace credit as a tool for progress, but they want to know they can do so with confidence.’
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Motorists face higher fuel costs this week as pump prices rise for the third consecutive time starting tomorrow morning.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to temper the impact of rising consumer prices, banking on rice price controls and supply-side…
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Fuel prices are expected to climb anew starting 9 September, the third straight week of increases, as global supply concerns continue to push up oil markets.
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‘Demand optimism further supported prices following signals from the US Federal Reserve of a possible interest rate cut, and a large drawdown in US crude and…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) decision to trim its key policy rate by 25 basis points to five percent, the lowest in nearly three years, has been met…
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‘Going forward, the BSP will safeguard price stability by ensuring monetary policy settings are conducive to sustainable economic growth and employment.’
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The cacao industry, centered in Naga City, Albay, is emerging as a high-growth segment of the agriculture sector, with output value surging by 49 percent last…
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Fuel prices are expected to increase next week, with gasoline and diesel likely to rise by as much as 60 centavos per liter, reversing the mixed movement…
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) recorded the lowest inflation rate in the country for July, at -1.7 percent,…
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Siquijor’s prolonged power crisis has intensified calls from the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) for the island to abandon its diesel-only…
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The government will keep the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice steady even as the two-month suspension of imports takes effect,…
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Consumers will pay more for power this month as the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has raised rates by P0.6268 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in August, the second…
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The GAA, as a general law, cannot amend the Sin Tax Law, a special edict that earmarks funds for PhilHealth.
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‘In many of our public markets in Manila, in line with the mayor’s directive, prices of basic goods should not exceed the levels set by the DTI for vendors.’
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