IMF warns global shocks could widen rich-poor gap
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that prolonged Middle East conflict, rising energy prices and global economic disruptions could widen the gap…
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AMRO hands Phl steepest growth downgrades
AMRO has cut its Philippine GDP growth forecasts to 3.3 percent for 2026 and 4.6 percent for 2027, the steepest downward revisions among ASEAN+3 economies,…
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AMRO hands Phl steepest growth downgrades
The Philippines again suffered the steepest downward revisions to its economic growth forecasts among economies covered by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research…
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Cebu growth slows sharply
Cebu’s economy grew in 2025 but at a slower pace, with Cebu Province expanding 2.7 percent and Cebu City 5.8 percent as the latest PSA-7 data showed mixed…
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Slow burn collapse
The first crack came in 2019, when growth fell to 6.1 percent because the budget was reenacted, freezing public spending for months.
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World Bank: tax reforms could unlock 7.1% of GDP in fiscal gains
The Philippines could unlock fiscal gains equivalent to as much as 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by improving tax collection, government spending…
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IMF sees slower Philippine growth through 2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the Philippines in 2026 and 2027, citing delays in government…
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Illusion of growth
The entire machinery of government is focused on derailing Vice President Sara Duterte’s presidential bid through an impeachment trial. And if that will not…
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PSEi hits lowest close since November 2025
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) extended its losing streak to a fifth consecutive session Thursday, falling 65.12 points, or 1.12 percent, to…
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ADB cuts Philippine growth forecasts for 2026, 2027
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its growth forecasts for the Philippine economy for both 2026 and 2027, citing the prolonged Middle East conflict,…
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Race is on; Phl hits snooze
Why are our neighbors gaining ground while we’re losing it? The answer is as frustrating as it is obvious — they are building, while we are stealing.
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Remolona sees growth recovery by Q4, full rebound in 2027
Economic growth should begin to recover by the end of the year before returning fully to track in 2027 as the government continues to ramp up infrastructure…
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Occidental Mindoro tops fastest-growing economies
The province led a group of 52 provinces and highly-urbanized cities that grew faster than the country’s 4.4-percent gross domestic product growth last year.…
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AMRO cuts 2026 growth, inflation forecasts
AMRO cut its 2026 Philippine GDP growth forecast to 3.4 percent amid weaker consumption, subdued investment, high energy prices and external risks, while…
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BSP hikes rates again, cites risks outside Gulf
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has continued its tightening bias, hiking its key policy rate by another 25 basis points amid persistent upside risks to…
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AMRO cuts 2026 growth forecast to 3.4%
The Philippine economy is expected to slow sharply this year as higher inflation, weaker private consumption and subdued public investment weigh on growth,…
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Dark days ahead
Inflation has reared its ugly head, with 2026 estimates projected to be 6-7 percent, way above the government’s earlier target of 3-4 percent.
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