BSP: Businesses turn pessimistic in July
In its latest Business Expectations Survey, the BSP said “renewed concerns over tensions in the Middle East, higher oil prices, and persistent inflationary…
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ECOP Philippines investor confidence economic reforms
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on ECOP Philippines investor confidence economic reforms.
Long and winding road
Amid cloudy skies and storms, the path stretches forward with hints of sunshine at the end of the road.
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Japan, Vietnam ties to spur jobs, MSMEs
Business leaders expect recent investment commitments from Japan and expanding trade ties with Vietnam to generate thousands of jobs and create new…
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ECOP tells gov’t: Prioritize reforms
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is urging the government to prioritize economic reforms, political stability, and predictable policies to…
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Business sector calls for stability amid political turmoil
Investors are generally more concerned about economic reforms continuing to move forward despite political tensions. ‘What’s really important is that priority…
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Stocks bounce back as investor confidence returns
‘The strong rebound being shown by the Philippine stock market is proof that confidence is returning and fundamentals are reasserting themselves.’
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PSEI concludes week lower despite robust trading
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed lower at 6,464.67 on 16 January, as investors booked profits amid mixed sector performance, robust trading…
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ECOP blames budget scandal for jobs losses
ECOP links the 2025 rise in unemployment to corruption scandals, natural disasters, and slower job creation, while highlighting the services sector as the top…
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Markets need justice to recover – PSE chief
Successful investigations and governance reforms addressing corruption are critical to restoring investor confidence in capital markets, according to…
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PSE welcomes 2026
The Philippine Stock Exchange kicks off 2026 on a high note, with the PSEi gaining 1.4% as all major indices post positive returns, signaling renewed investor…
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ECOP urges lawmakers: Stop passing damaging wage hike laws
ECOP leaders urged lawmakers to avoid legislating unreasonable wage hikes in 2026, warning these could hurt jobs, small businesses, and economic stability,…
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PSE pushes more market upgrades
Despite the market’s gains, analysts noted that the local bourse is coming off a losing year marked by weak trading activity and heavy net foreign selling,…
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Revving up our capital markets
The people are thirsting for blood and rightful revenge while businesses have considerably slowed as all are watching and holding their collective breath for…
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ECOP hopes for better new year after a ‘disappointing’ 2025
A major indicator of lack of investor confidence is the drop of investor visits to the Philippines. ‘Where once two to three investors would visit the…
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