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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on gross domestic product (GDP).

  2. BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr.’s optimism that growth and economic activity would most likely rebound early next year is based on his expectation that government and public infrastructure spending will eventually ramp up after experiencing major delays. A core pillar of his outlook is the assumption that high inflation will eventually moderate, helping restore purchasing power and economic activity. The BSP raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

    Remolona pushes GDP recovery to Q1 2027

    Citing expected recovery in Philippine economic activity as a key consideration in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ decision Thursday last week to deliver a…

    2 MIN READ

  3. A NIGHTTIME view of Metro Manila’s skyline.

    Manila maintains trillion-peso economy status

    Manila secures its trillion-peso economy status in 2025, contributing 14.6% to Metro Manila's GDP. Services dominate at 77.4%, with transportation and…

    1 MIN READ

  5. IMF Philippine mission leader and Chief of the Commodities Unit in the IMF’s Research Department Andrea Pescatori speaks at a Friday press conference at the central bank’s Manila headquarters.

    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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  8. AMRO Chief Economist Dong He (left) and AMRO Group Head and Lead Economist Jinho Choi (right) speak at a press briefing at the central bank’s Manila offices on Thursday morning.

    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,…

    1 MIN READ

  9. BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. (left) and DEPDev Sec. Arsenio Balisacan (right)

    Remolona says Q2 growth may be higher

    The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…

    1 MIN READ

  10. PHILIPPINE economic growth has substantially slowed since the corruption controversy involving massive flood control projects blew up last year. That, coupled with the adverse effects of the US-Iran war on the country’s dependence on expensive imported fuel has pulled down the economy to its lowest since 2009.

    PH economy slows to 2.3% in Q2

    The Philippine economy slowed to 2.3% growth in Q2 2026, its weakest pace since the pandemic, as industry contracted and investments fell. Government economic…

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  11. 2Q Philippine GDP growth may slow to 1.42%

    2Q Philippine GDP growth may slow to 1.42%

    Philippine economic growth could slow to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Gulf conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy, according…

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  12. Philippine Stock Exchange president and CEO Ramon Monzon said part of the PSE upgrade is that they will continue to work closely with our regulator and other market participants to carry out their strategic priorities for the year.

    PSE chief bullish despite mounting headwinds

    Despite remaining headwinds, PSE president and CEO Ramon S. Monzon remains bullish on the PSE’s performance in the second half of the year. ‘Our projected…

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  13. Not all Japanese businesses are hesitant to place shops in the country, as Nitori Holdings decided to expand operations to tap rising consumer demand.

    Japanese firms wary of Manila investments

    However, Japanese manufacturers remain hesitant to commit additional capital due to persistent challenges affecting the ease of doing business.

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  14. WHILE many economies built their growth models on exports and industrial production, the Philippines relied on households. Income sources may vary — OFW remittances, BPO workers' salaries, domestic wages, but ultimate, they all go to the same destination —consumer spending, with Filipino housewives spending the largest portion of their household budgets on food and other grocery items.

    Buy, buy, buy: Why consumption remains king

    Consumption has long been the driver of Philippine economic growth, accounting for roughly three-fourths of gross domestic product for decades and ranking…

    5 MIN READ