
Looking forward and beyond 2026
The year ahead calls not for complacent optimism, but for disciplined, coordinated, and reform-driven action across government, business and civil society.
Paulo Flores · · 2 min read
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The year ahead calls not for complacent optimism, but for disciplined, coordinated, and reform-driven action across government, business and civil society.
Paulo Flores · · 2 min read

Without a clear path to restoring integrity in public finance and reinvigorating government-led investment, the benefits of external opportunities and easier…
DT · · 3 min read

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Long known as a “well-kept secret,” Cagayan de Oro is quietly — but steadily — stepping into the global spotlight.
Cheng Ordoñez · · 4 min read

There are differing viewpoints regarding the necessity and extent of Chinese investments for the Philippines’ economic success.
Art Besana · · 2 min read
Tecon Suape, recipient of the 2025 Ocean Friend seal, stood out for its proactive environmental management, aligning its operations with global sustainability…
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read

The currency is also expected to receive strong support from typical accounting year-end activities, where businesses may engage in window-dressing to polish…
Business Staff · · 3 min read

For Dayoung, Manila was more than a stop on a tour — it was a creative playground. Fans got a glimpse of her playful, spontaneous side, as she explored…
Pauline Songco · · 2 min read

‘All of the easing moves by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which started late last year up to now, could only do so much.’
Business Staff,Agence France-Presse · · 3 min read

Jobs and prices led to the freefall of the president’s approval ratings, which an analyst said was among the lowest levels in contemporary political history.
Nick V. Quijano Jr. · · 3 min read

E-commerce platforms report double- to triple-digit growth in gross merchandise value on major sale days compared with regular days. As a result, sellers now…
Toby Magsaysay · · 3 min read

For most countries, the holiday season begins in November — when temperatures drop, snow starts to fall, and the calendar year winds down. In the Philippines,…
Toby Magsaysay · · 3 min read
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) have issued the…
DT · · 2 min read

The goal of elevating the Philippines to upper-middle-income status remains in sight for 2026, according to Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go.
Toby Magsaysay · · 1 min read

It provides a forward-looking policy framework that promotes inclusive growth, climate resilience, investment, and innovation across ocean-based industries,…
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read

TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently studying a proposal to allow heavy trucks to cross the San Juanico Bridge…
Elmer Recuerdo · · 2 min read

‘The faster and continued single-digit year-on-year growth in OFW remittances is a bright spot for the overall economy as an important growth driver,…
Toby Magsaysay · · 2 min read

The immediate need will be to put food on the table, with other expenses set aside which will be disastrous for retailers of items other than food.
DT · · 3 min read

Pangilinan-led PLDT Inc. is calling for immediate and strategic investment in artificial intelligence (AI), citing its potential impact on the country’s…
Maria Bernadette Romero · · 1 min read
