
Metrobank raises online deposit returns
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company is offering higher returns on its digital time deposit products as Filipinos increasingly seek safer investment options…
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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company is offering higher returns on its digital time deposit products as Filipinos increasingly seek safer investment options…
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There’s a huge gap between what GDP measures and what people value.
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The weakness in spending and sales growth may be reflective of demand becoming more sensitive (or elastic) to price increases.
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Industry estimates show diesel prices could jump by P2 to P2.50 per liter by Tuesday morning, while gasoline prices may climb by P0.75 to P1.25 per liter,…
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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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According to Deepali Bhargava, ING Economics’ regional head of research for Asia Pacific, the first-quarter performance was a significant disappointment.
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Reforms addressing government corruption and energy security are imperative to restoring overall market confidence, according to Makati Business Club (MBC)…
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‘The country’s economic fundamentals are far stronger than when the label was first applied to the Philippines in the 1970s’ under the administration of…
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The costs of stagflation generated by the confluence of the debt moratorium and the increased political risk in the 1980s are still being felt today.
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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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Industry sources say gasoline prices, driven by sustained uncertainty in international trading, may increase by P1.00 to P4.00 per liter. Diesel prices,…
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Economists and industry groups pointed to slowing investments, softer household spending, and rising business uncertainty following the flood control…
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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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Global oil prices remain at levels that continue to exert upward pressure on domestic fuel and transport costs.
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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) reported a net income of P12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady asset expansion,…
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Filipino borrowers continue to favor practical, family-oriented purchases, with sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and house-and-lot properties emerging as the top…
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Market-driven electricity pricing is set to return as the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) resumes nationwide operations starting in May, following…
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Rising fuel prices are increasingly being felt by Filipinos, affecting daily commutes and stretching household budgets.
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