
Corruption concerns weakened investment, Phl growth — World Bank
Corruption concerns contributed to the sharp slowdown in Philippine economic growth last year by weakening investor confidence and delaying public investments,…
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Corruption concerns contributed to the sharp slowdown in Philippine economic growth last year by weakening investor confidence and delaying public investments,…
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Easing transport costs and improving supply conditions tempered price pressures in July, bringing the country’s headline inflation rate down to 6.2 percent…
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Visa outsourcing and technology services provider VFS Global reported continued progress in its sustainability initiatives and digital transformation efforts…
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The Philippines’ newfound upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status is unlikely to have a tangible impact in the near term, according to risk management firm…
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The Philippines has officially entered the ranks of upper-middle-income economies, but the next challenge is sustaining growth and accelerating reforms to…
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Naturland and Global Seed Savers Philippines have launched a catalogue documenting 37 traditional and heirloom crops as part of efforts to protect the…
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Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has been recognized as a member of the 2026 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, highlighting the company’s strong environmental,…
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Crude oil production is likely to increase by 188,000 barrels per day.
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The Philippines has expanded market access through the government’s diligence to secure free trade agreements with other countries, and the monumental…
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The country’s business sentiment recovered sharply in June, with firms turning neutral on current economic conditions, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)…
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Circular economy is a business strategy, not just an environmental program.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s shift in rhetoric during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) may pose challenges to his administration's fiscal…
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Strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and resilient domestic spending have prompted economists to raise the 2026 growth outlook for…
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Gross domestic product (GDP) growth likely slowed further to 1.9 percent in the second quarter of 2026 as persistently weak public infrastructure spending,…
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Motorists expect a measure of relief next week as pump prices are expected to decline for the first time after weeks of hefty increases, although retail prices…
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FNG stands as a tangible expression of that friendship. It demonstrates how Filipino insight and Japanese expertise can complement one another to create…
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Philippine economic growth could drop to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy,…
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