Whither growth?
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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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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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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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The economy of SOCCSKSARGEN grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national average of 4.4 percent despite a tougher domestic…
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Consumer confidence was pessimistic even before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with Filipinos staying wary amid lingering concerns over government…
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Western Visayas emerged as the fastest-growing regional economy, posting a 6.4 percent increase, followed by Caraga and the Negros Island Region.
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‘Despite geopolitical tensions and heightened uncertainty, we will stay the course in stabilizing the economy and strengthening social protection to sustain…
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Balbieran is not sounding a doomsday alarm. He points to an ongoing infrastructure push as a potential buffer.
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The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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The international analytics firm remains optimistic about the Philippines’ long-term growth prospects, noting, however, that it has downgraded its outlook from…
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Puno, however, pointed to the DBM as the culprit based, he said, on what DPWH regional directors and district engineers told members of his party.
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Economists, government agencies, and the central bank attributed the shortfall largely to the fallout from the ongoing flood control infrastructure scandal.
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Debt service for interest and principal is automatically appropriated, meaning it doesn’t require annual congressional approval and takes priority.
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Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) reached a record high of $35.63 billion in 2025, equivalent to about P2.07 trillion at current exchange rates,…
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