
ADB lowers Philippine growth outlook on oil shock
The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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Economic managers are moving to shield the Philippine economy from the spillover effects of tensions in the Middle East, with a focus on keeping prices stable…
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The Ateneo Institute of Sustainability (AIS) took part in the Circular Economy Business Change Makers Initiative for Southeast Asia, spearheaded by the ASEAN…
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Developing nations risk missing out on the fast-growing digital economy without clearer and more predictable global trade rules, the United Nations…
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The peso has slumped to a new record low on Monday, closing at 60.69 against the US dollar, as rising oil imports and escalating geopolitical tensions…
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The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed Monday at 5,869.49, down 1.73 percent, as the local market began Holy Week trading on a negative…
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The Philippine peso sank to a new record low of P60.55 per US dollar on Friday afternoon as the crisis in the Middle East continued to weigh on the currency…
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Inflation could spike to as high as 14.3 percent, while overall economic growth may slow if global oil prices continue to surge, Economy, Planning and…
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Inflation could spike to as high as 14.3 percent, while overall economic growth may slow if global oil prices continue to surge, Department of Economy,…
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‘A jeepney driver’s additional daily expense increased by P1,300 due to fuel. That P5,000 only covers about three days of increased cost.’
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The Iran war, distant in geography but immediate in consequence, has begun to seep into the price of everyday goods.
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The traditional image of the lawyer as a litigator — engaged only when disputes arise — is increasingly outdated.
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‘We were expecting some kind of recovery in the first half of this year, but stronger in the second half, as the budget of the government has been aligned away…
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‘The opportunity now is to turn ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement commitments into interoperable rules, strengthen digital infrastructure, and align…
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The record weakness of the peso and the surging global oil price has created a double whammy that will result in a doubling of the inflation rate in the coming…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s week was marked by a series of engagements aimed at reinforcing economic stability amid uncertainties triggered by the Middle…
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At clinics across Mumbai, doctors say they are already preparing for an influx in new patients.
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Notable local and global canned sardine brand, Mega Prime Foods Inc., is seeking government intervention as the company said it can no longer cope with the…
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