Remittances slump to 12-month low in May
Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) slipped to a 12-month low in May, although inflows for the first five months of 2026 remained higher…
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Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) slipped to a 12-month low in May, although inflows for the first five months of 2026 remained higher…
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Overseas Filipinos are looking beyond remittances and are ready to channel their resources into businesses, startups, and major development projects in the…
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‘The conflict is expected to affect labor markets for some time, with the scale and duration of its effects depending on how the situation evolves.’
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The Philippines could lead the shift to stablecoin-based remittances, but only if it accelerates developer education and clarifies regulations, fintech and…
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A quick, decisive win by the US and Israel is the fastest route back to Gulf stability, which is vital for the Philippines and the families of millions of…
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BDO Unibank (BDO) has reaffirmed its partnership with 2GO, the country’s leading logistics and travel services provider to connect with loved ones easier, more…
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Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reached $3.02 billion in January 2026, up 3.5 percent from $2.92 billion in the same month last year,…
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The country’s balance of payments (BoP) position registered a $5.7-billion deficit in 2025, equivalent to 1.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), a…
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As the conflict in the Middle East rages and threatens to ripple through global markets, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is…
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Cash remittances from OFWs in the region accounted for less than 20 percent of the record $35.6 billion posted last year.
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Faced with a global storm triggered by forces beyond our control, what other choice, pray tell, do we have?
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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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Remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell to a six-month low in November 2025, according to data released Thursday by the Bangko Sentral ng…
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Recognizing that overseas Filipino workers' (OFWs) remittances are a key driver of economic growth, Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a measure seeking to slash…
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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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E-commerce platforms report double- to triple-digit growth in gross merchandise value on major sale days compared with regular days. As a result, sellers now…
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To our Bagong Bayani, you are the true champions of the Filipino spirit. Your resilience is awe-inspiring. For every tear shed and every lonely night spent,…
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‘The faster and continued single-digit year-on-year growth in OFW remittances is a bright spot for the overall economy as an important growth driver,…
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