
Political noise must not derail reforms, warns bank economist
Meaningful reforms addressing governance issues must remain a priority despite recent developments in the Philippine political sphere. ‘What’s really important…
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Meaningful reforms addressing governance issues must remain a priority despite recent developments in the Philippine political sphere. ‘What’s really important…
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Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has cautioned that the Philippines is increasingly showing signs of stagflation as soaring oil prices and…
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The proposed $1.75-billion financing package comes on top of some $2 billion in policy-based loans already being prepared by the multilateral lender for the…
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The local currency slid to another record low against the US dollar on Thursday even as the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) surged back above the 6,000…
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Business groups on Thursday warned that recent political tensions in the Senate, including the chaotic delivery of impeachment articles against Vice President…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier underscored this direction, stressing that ASEAN must prioritize policy stability, lower costs, and radical…
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Nations that nurture innovation are more likely to attract foreign investments and create high-value jobs.
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Achieving genuine inclusivity in the transition to digital economies means addressing the digital divide that persists within and between nations.
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Reducing taxes to preserve Filipino purchasing power remains a delicate balancing act for the government, according to Arsenio Balisacan, secretary of the…
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The Philippines has urged its trade counterparts in the ASEAN region to conclude and sign the Digital Economy Framework Agreement and establish a framework for…
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TikTok Shop Philippines gathered creators, brand partners and agencies at the 2026 Creator Awards, recognizing individuals and groups that helped shape the…
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Thousands of runners joined the 15th edition of Run for Wellness at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on 26 April, as organizer…
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MACTAN, Cebu — Trade Secretary Cristina Roque has urged economic ministers to take a timely and practical approach in the Middle East crisis, which has been…
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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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The Philippine economy has yet to enter “stagflation” territory despite a whirlwind of domestic and external headwinds, according to Department of Economy,…
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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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A parallel I see is the way our own political playbook is repeated over and over again.
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