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Q1 GDP consumer spending Philippines

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Remolona says Q2 growth may be higher
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…
14 August 20262 MIN READ
PH economy slows to 2.3% in Q2
The Philippine economy slowed to 2.3% growth in Q2 2026, its weakest pace since the pandemic, as industry contracted and investments fell. Government economic…
7 August 20262 MIN READ
2Q Philippine GDP growth may slow to 1.42%
Philippine economic growth could slow to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Gulf conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy, according…
30 July 20262 MIN READ
Buy, buy, buy: Why consumption remains king
Consumption has long been the driver of Philippine economic growth, accounting for roughly three-fourths of gross domestic product for decades and ranking…
30 June 20265 MIN READ
Tourism share of GDP falls to 8.1%
Tourism’s share of Philippine GDP slipped to 8.1% in 2025 as weaker foreign visitor spending offset stronger domestic travel, PSA data show. Learn how inbound,…
28 May 20261 MIN READ
Joy of eating out hits a speed bump
The weakness in spending and sales growth may be reflective of demand becoming more sensitive (or elastic) to price increases.
17 May 20263 MIN READ