
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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Mindanao is being positioned as a key driver of the Philippines’ next phase of economic growth, with the government urging businesses to invest in…
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The new sanctions come as Iran’s oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen sharply.
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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has reached more than 72 percent of its P300-billion investment target for 2026 after approving P216.46 billion…
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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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‘Governance affects the risk premium, the cost of capital, even the project timelines and ultimately, the willingness of investors to commit long-term capital.’
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the men around him are obviously guided by the next elections, two years away.
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Philippine inflationAnother interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may address immediate inflationary concerns, but broader economic…
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A 31-year-old woman and her two children, aged nine and four, were found dead inside a silver multipurpose vehicle in a vacant lot in Barangay Talacsan, San…
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Businesses do not manufacture consumer confidence. Only income growth, price stability, and a functioning peso do that, and none of the three made a mark on…
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‘Iran should escalate earlier and more forcefully rather than wait for the U.S. or Israel to define the terms of the conflict.’
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto enticed American investors to establish operations at the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) and enjoy its perks, providing…
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged American investors to set up operations along the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), saying investments could generate…
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His remains will be cremated Tuesday, with senior Communist Party leaders expected to attend a farewell ceremony, according to state news agency Xinhua.
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The initiative aligns perfectly with the need for technology transfer and skills development, which are key to ensuring that our workforce remains competitive…
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Hayden Panettiere, the actress whose career moved from child stardom to some of television’s most recognizable roles, has died at 36. Her representative…
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Department of Finance (DoF) Secretary Frederick Go hinted that a European nation is set to become the latest partner in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC).
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The Philippines needs to diversify its sources of economic growth beyond consumption and services to achieve faster, more sustainable and inclusive expansion,…
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