Firms, households turn less pessimistic on economy
Philippine businesses and consumers became less pessimistic about economic conditions, with firms turning more upbeat about the months ahead and households…
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Philippine economy 2026
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippine economy 2026.
Wrong tool for right problem
The tension between that resilience and the grim headline numbers traces back to one source – oil.
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Leapfrog or decline
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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Hyping a mirage
Poverty has been growing under the Marcos Jr. administration. Self-rated low-income families increased from 12.2 million, or 48 percent of the total, in June…
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AMRO sees growth buffers despite rising risks
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) says the Philippine economy faces stronger inflation, slower public spending, and AI-driven disruptions in the…
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Stagflation has landed
The labor market compounds the misery. The unemployment rate rose from 4.4 percent in December 2025 to 5 percent in March 2026, while core inflation climbed to…
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Higher imports widen Q1’s external gap
The Philippines' balance of payments deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as higher import costs, weaker foreign investment inflows,…
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PBBM: Economy remains strong
Economic managers at the 7th Economy and Development Council Meeting presided by the President in Malacañang Palace on Monday, said the country surpassed its…
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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.
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Bracing for tough times ahead
Without a clear path to restoring integrity in public finance and reinvigorating government-led investment, the benefits of external opportunities and easier…
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Late data stream seen pushing marts
The currency is also expected to receive strong support from typical accounting year-end activities, where businesses may engage in window-dressing to polish…
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