Palawan's poorest face 23% transport inflation
PSA figures show a widening cost-of-living gap between low-income households in Palawan province and Puerto Princesa City.
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Mindoro's poorest face 10.1% inflation
Rice prices surge 24.1% as housing and utility costs add pressure on low-income households
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SM Sports and Leisure Invests P1-Billion in Multi-sports Facilities Nationwide
SM Supermalls now has the largest mall-based facilities for sports and active lifestyle, with 108 pickleball courts, 176 bowling lanes, three ice skating…
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Economists see September inflation rising within BSP forecast
September inflation likely rebounded from August’s 6.1 percent headline print as higher food prices, adverse weather effects and lingering consequences of the…
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Earning more doesn’t always mean financial freedom
As your income grows, your financial freedom should grow, too. More savings. More investments. More liquidity. Fewer unnecessary obligations.
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Flexible lifestyle: The main factor for housing
‘Houses’ nowadays will dictate a person’s effectiveness in their job, in their hobbies and their future goals.
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Marcos says inflation remains uncertain, hopes for improvement by year-end
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government cannot guarantee a sharp decline in inflation this year, citing fuel and food prices, but expects public…
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Peso slump may call for more BSP hikes
The peso’s recent depreciation may indicate that further tightening from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) might be warranted as the Philippine economy…
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Inflation eases for 4th straight month, but stays above BSP target
Headline inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month to 6.1 percent in August, falling within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s forecast range as food…
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Inflation eases to 6.1% as rice prices surge
Philippine inflation eased to 6.1 percent in August, but rice prices accelerated and flooding could affect vegetable prices in the coming months.
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Political uncertainty dampens business confidence
The country’s political noise is weighing on investor and business confidence, adding to concerns over slowing economic growth and weakening consumer spending,…
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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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A six-figure income can leave you financially stressed
There is nothing wrong with enjoying your success. But if every salary increase leads to a lifestyle upgrade, you may be earning more without becoming…
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Weak peso, inflation weigh on property market
The broader economic downturn the Philippines is currently experiencing may trigger spillover effects in the real estate market, according to property…
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Filipinos still struggle as economy moves up
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Rich lifestyle, poor balance sheet? 7 signs you’re only looking wealthy
A higher income does not always mean greater wealth. Learn seven signs that you may be looking rich while struggling financially, from lifestyle inflation to…
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