Higher imports widen Q1’s external gap
The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product…
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product…
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More than 120 delegates from across Southeast Asia gathered for a three-day diplomatic forum to strengthen regional cooperation and law enforcement networks…
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Residential property prices in the Philippines accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by a rebound in condominium values and a recovery in…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has rolled out new rules aimed at making digital transactions more affordable and accessible, while lifting the…
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Students saw how embassies help Filipinos abroad and how practical ASEAN decisions reach home.
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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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The Singapore-registered container ship EVER LOVELY sustained minor damage to the bridge area from an unknown projectile.
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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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Business confidence improved in May as firms turned more optimistic about consumer spending, corporate earnings, and the broader economic outlook, according to…
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Consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as Filipino households grew increasingly concerned about rising food and fuel prices…
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said he disagrees with new US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh’s stance on forward guidance as…
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Kabataan Partylist Representative Renee Co proposed the filing of a House resolution to seek an investigation into the suspected illegal importation of…
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Users of digital banking services are set to receive stronger protection against fraud and unauthorized account access as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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Moody’s Ratings has described the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) temporary capital relief for banks as “credit negative,” warning that the measure could…
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MSpectrum Inc., the solar subsidiary of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is expanding its commercial and industrial solar business after teaming up with Japan's…
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Local government units (LGUs) next year will be allotted a total of P1.32 trillion in the form of National Tax Allotments (NTAs), the LGUs’ constitutionally…
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A top official of the ASEAN Iron and Steel Council (AISC) has urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to immediately implement updated standards on…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has granted temporary regulatory relief to banks and quasi-banks to help cushion the impact of financial market…
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