
Bracing for rough waters
The medium-term picture depends on one critical variable: how long the Middle East conflict will sustain elevated energy prices.
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The medium-term picture depends on one critical variable: how long the Middle East conflict will sustain elevated energy prices.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects headline inflation to exceed its 2 to 4 percent target range this year and in 2027, as spillover effects from the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) extended its decline on Friday, closing at 5,943.49, down 0.67 percent, as investors reacted to the Bangko Sentral…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped further on Thursday, closing at 5,983.81 (-0.10 percent), extending its cautious drift as investors stayed…
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Inflation is expected to breach the BSP’s 2 to 4 percent target range over the next two years, with projections reaching 6.3 percent in 2026 as energy-driven…
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development said it may use e-wallets to distribute cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle drivers,…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in response to mounting economic pressures from the ongoing…
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The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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Ayala-backed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has outlined potential relief measures the bank is exploring for its roughly 18 million customers as the…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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A super team featuring some naturalized players appears to be in the works as organizers of the 20th Asian Games formalized the eligibility rules in the coming…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened in March, reflecting sustained external pressures, although the country’s foreign exchange reserves…
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A heated dispute over a parking violation escalated into a physical brawl between an e-trike driver and a security guard last Saturday afternoon in Intramuros,…
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has eased cargo monitoring rules for top-tier accredited traders, removing the need for electronic customs seals for qualified…
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‘The drop in individual account ownership was largely attributed to a decline in loan-linked accounts from microfinance non-government organizations and…
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Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Friday accepted the donation of two specialized neonatal ventilators for the Ospital ng Maynila, a move…
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Ian expressed gratitude for the continued outpouring of love from supporters who came to honor his mother.
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BDO Unibank remains the Philippines’ largest bank as of end-2025, leveraging its scale, wide distribution network and diversified revenue streams to stay ahead…
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