
BSP hikes rates again, cites risks outside Gulf
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has continued its tightening bias, hiking its key policy rate by another 25 basis points amid persistent upside risks to…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has continued its tightening bias, hiking its key policy rate by another 25 basis points amid persistent upside risks to…
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Mindanao is being positioned as a key driver of the Philippines’ next phase of economic growth, with the government urging businesses to invest in…
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The Philippine economy may continue to suffer in the medium term if the Middle East conflict and the flood control scandal remain unresolved, according to the…
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‘Governance affects the risk premium, the cost of capital, even the project timelines and ultimately, the willingness of investors to commit long-term capital.’
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the men around him are obviously guided by the next elections, two years away.
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Philippine inflationAnother interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may address immediate inflationary concerns, but broader economic…
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Businesses do not manufacture consumer confidence. Only income growth, price stability, and a functioning peso do that, and none of the three made a mark on…
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You can have a nice car, a beautiful home, the latest phone and regular vacations — and still be financially struggling.
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‘Our Q2 results are a testament to the resilience of our business model and the continued strength of consumer demand across our diverse brand portfolio. By…
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The Philippines needs to diversify its sources of economic growth beyond consumption and services to achieve faster, more sustainable and inclusive expansion,…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) reported a 19.8 percent increase in first-half net income to P608.38 million from P508.03 million a year earlier,…
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There is cautious optimism that infrastructure projects in H2 2026 and improving business sentiment could support a recovery. But with growth at 2.3 percent,…
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The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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Security Bank Corp. reported P6.1 billion in net income for the first half of 2026, up 4 percent year-on-year, as stronger revenues, improved operating…
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‘Dear You’ is a drama without excesses that celebrates a tale of intergenerational displacement, surrogate kinship, enduring devotion, love in all its many…
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The hidden lifestyle upgrades that quietly eat up every salary increase.
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Now we have another opportunity. But this time, we have to build the foundations. Good governance is often discussed as a matter of morality. It is also…
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An Open Letter to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Transportation Secretary
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