
Multi-shocks retard Phl economy
Philippine economic growth slowed further at the start of 2026, extending last year’s second-half slump as the Marcos Jr. administration continues to grapple…
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Philippine economic growth slowed further at the start of 2026, extending last year’s second-half slump as the Marcos Jr. administration continues to grapple…
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If promises were indeed unkept, the current financial problems of the government militates against any attempt to squeeze money from the treasury.
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Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday expressed concern over the persistent inflation, the weakening peso and rising fuel prices, at the same time warning…
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The 7.2 percent April headline inflation print reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Monday may prompt the central bank to preemptively…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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A youth organization has welcomed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHEd) plan to impose a moratorium on tuition and other fee increases in private higher…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged faster rollout of government aid to cushion the impact of rising fuel and commodity prices, warning that funding should not…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered measures to bring down rice prices as inflation surged, with officials citing rising fuel costs — not supply…
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Global oil prices remain at levels that continue to exert upward pressure on domestic fuel and transport costs.
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As inflation continues to climb and squeeze household budgets, the government is scaling up a coordinated response aimed at easing the impact of rising food,…
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The Philippine peso has lost another two centavos in purchasing power, with P1 in 2018 now worth only 73 centavos, according to National Statistician Claire…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) slipped to 5,898.08, down 0.74 percent, as investor sentiment turned cautious following a hotter-than-expected…
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The Marcos administration’s handling of the global energy shock — now colliding with the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte —could leave…
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The country, based on the World Press Freedom Index, is ranked 114th out of 180 countries, from its previous 116th ranking.
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Soaring fuel, energy and commodity prices are placing renewed strain on Philippine manufacturers, with industry groups warning that prolonged cost pressures…
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As rising fuel costs squeeze both companies and households, the Makati Business Club (MBC) is calling for coordinated action to protect workers while preparing…
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The US being the world’s largest economy, decisions by the Federal Reserve have significant spillover effects on other central banks. While the Fed and the…
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The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) resumed its decline, slumping to 5,833.64 (-1.26 percent) as investors ended the shortened trading week in…
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