Corruption tanks Phl growth to 4.6% – BSP chief
The Philippines has officially missed its annual growth target of 5.5 to 6.5 percent — which had already been revised downward midway through the year — by a…
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The Philippines has officially missed its annual growth target of 5.5 to 6.5 percent — which had already been revised downward midway through the year — by a…
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Slowdown in economic growth brought about by the flood control scandal will persist heading into 2026. ‘The developments last year are likely to be faced this…
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he was exhausted after defeating Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh on…
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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,…
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Pangilinan-led PLDT Inc. is calling for immediate and strategic investment in artificial intelligence (AI), citing its potential impact on the country’s…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has joined the growing list of institutions that have downgraded their Philippine economic forecasts in the wake of the…
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External debt — obligations owed by Philippine residents to non-residents — grew by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching $149.09 billion as of end-September…
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its economic growth forecast for the Philippines.
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Asian Development Bank Country Director Andrew Jeffries has confirmed that ‘we are revising things downward.’ He emphasized that ‘in light of’ the ongoing…
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Most Filipinos have not felt the effects of development, and now that growth seems to be fading, they are not likely to feel them much more.
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The President met recently with BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. where both acknowledged that corruption allegations largely drove the tepid growth.
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The province must brace for a downturn scenario as multiple economic indicators point to weakening performance across tourism, exports, IT-BPM services,…
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Standard & Poor’s on Wednesday warned that the slowdown in infra spending remains a near-term risk but the American credit rating agency reaffirmed the…
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In a report published 24 November 2025, S&P’s 4.8 percent growth project, a 0.8 decline from its previous forecast, and well below the government’s 5.5 to 6.5…
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‘We’re surrounded by water. But not all sites are accessible. It’s really difficult to do road openings, as we call it, right, those in the mountains.’
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Quezon City (QC) contributed six percent of the Philippines’ Gross Domestic Product in 2024 — equivalent to about P1.33 trillion — according to the Philippine…
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Quezon City (QC) contributed 6 percent of the Philippines’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 — equivalent to about P1.33 trillion — according to the…
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