Higher imports widen external gap in first quarter
The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of GDP, as higher import…
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of GDP, as higher import…
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Vehicle sales in the Philippines picked up in May as demand improved after a slower April, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the…
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The improved demand in various kinds of vehicles has pumped up vehicle sales, which rose 24 percent in May from the previous month, the Chamber of Automotive…
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As students return to school, financial planners are urging families to factor transportation costs into their back-to-school budgets, warning that daily…
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Toyota Motor Philippines is giving buyers more reasons to visit showrooms this month, with straight cash discounts, service offers, trade-in rebates and…
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The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $104.0 billion as of end-May 2026, while the country’s balance of payments (BOP) position posted a…
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The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) recovered a missing SUV on Thursday after the individual holding the vehicle voluntarily…
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After years of speculation, GCash operator Mynt is finally laying the groundwork for a stock market debut after authorizing a potential initial public offering…
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‘Coda is headquartered in Singapore and has grown from strength to strength here over the past decade. Singapore will continue to play a central role in our…
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) emerged as the top issuer in Visa credit card payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, reflecting the growing use…
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GoTyme Bank has launched a new feature that allows customers to send money to more than 170 countries and territories directly through its mobile application,…
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‘The Philippines, contributing 7 percent to global GHG emissions from cement, is second in Asia in cement production, with Thailand leading independently. The…
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is expanding its after-sales network in Eastern Visayas with a new service center in Palo, Leyte.
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Toyota Motor Asia has named Olympic gymnastics champion Carlos Yulo and Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan to its refreshed Global Team Toyota Athletes roster,…
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According to BPI lead economist Emilio Neri Jr., interest rate hikes by the central bank in response to Gulf-driven inflation could support the local currency…
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Are we born merely to survive? Are we meant to live our entire lives in a state of perpetual panic, just one medical emergency away from total ruin?
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