Economists oppose renewed higher wage proposals
‘Employment has already tended to flatten in the first half of 2025. Moves like the one proposed provide more blows to entrepreneurship in the Philippines.’
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‘Employment has already tended to flatten in the first half of 2025. Moves like the one proposed provide more blows to entrepreneurship in the Philippines.’
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‘There’s room because inflation is low and economic growth is also a bit lower.’ The BSP eased its policy rate to 5.25 percent last month from 5.75 percent…
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Local farmers are suffering from competition with imports due to the Rice Tariffication Law that threw open the market to grains from other nations.
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One of the BSP’s hallmark achievements is its adoption of inflation targeting since 2002. This framework has allowed the central bank to anchor inflation…
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Lower rates reduce borrowing costs, which can stimulate investment, consumption and overall economic growth.
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Aside from food, Dacanay said fuel prices briefly increased by 3 percent after Iran and Israel exchanged missile attacks in the second to third weeks of the…
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To protect local rice producers, SINAG is also urging the government to restore the 35 percent tariff on imported rice — up from the current 1 percent — to…
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The country’s economy could expand by 5.5 percent this year and 5.6 percent in 2026 due to looser monetary policy and slower foreign direct investments,…
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‘The revisions take into account heightened global uncertainties such as unforeseen escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the imposition of US tariffs.’
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In a world full of challenges, educators like Teacher Lyn, Mam Sy, and my cousin are beacons of hope.
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War has always shaped history and, while distant, the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves that reached Philippine shores. With a…
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Fuel prices were hiked yesterday, albeit on a staggered basis. Supermarket owners say if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates and the price of fuel rises even…
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The market reacted after the US launched a surprise strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities on 21 June 2025, which raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with his economic team to assess the impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said Monday.
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‘This escalation raises concerns about potential disruptions in global oil supply, especially if the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, becomes a…
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Companies could sustain profit growth as consumers gain extra funds amid declining prices of food, utility and transport.
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Halfway through his six-year term, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is already looking ahead to the end of his presidency and the legacy he hopes to…
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Securities Corporation expects the Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index (PSEi) to hover within 6,300 to 6,500 in the…
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