
S&P keeps Philippine ratings, outlook downgraded
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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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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Electricity, food, postharvest, transport, and logistics costs for rice all grew due to higher fuel charges. Inflation rose 4.1 percent in march from 2.4…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to rise within a range of 3.1 percent to 3.9 percent as the country braces for the first round of…
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Inflation could spike to as high as 14.3 percent, while overall economic growth may slow if global oil prices continue to surge, Economy, Planning and…
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BAGUIO CITY — The cold still blankets the residents and visitors of this city even in this month of March when it is supposed to be the countdown to summer.
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El Niño contributed to making 2023 the second-hottest year on record and 2024 the all-time high.
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Inflation may spike to as high as 4.0 percent in the coming months due to rising oil prices stemming from the Iranian conflict in the Middle East, according to…
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It noted, however, that lower prices of vegetables, fruits and meat, as well as peso appreciation, could partly offset these pressures.
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The global smartphone market is projected to suffer its sharpest decline on record in 2026 as shortages of memory chips and rising component costs force…
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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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A combination of geopolitical tensions, supply expectations, inventory movements and market sentiment shaped global oil prices.
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“Very good.”
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‘The monthly uptick was mainly driven by higher fish and rice prices, alongside elevated global oil prices and LPG rate hikes.’
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ILOILO CITY — Palay production in Western Visayas (WV) took a steep hit in the fourth quarter of 2025, dropping 46.9 percent compared to the same period last…
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The credit ratings agency said it expects 2025 GDP growth to settle at 5.1 percent, below the 5.5 to 6.5 percent target range set by the Development Budget…
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Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) has sold P7 billion worth of shares in RL Commercial REIT (RCR) ahead of the real estate investment trust’s inclusion in the…
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Foreign investors were net sellers, adding to the downside pressure. On a brighter note, the peso strengthened slightly to P59.09 per dollar, improving from…
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The BSP said it projects inflation at 3.2 percent in 2026 and 3.0 percent in 2027, both comfortably within the government’s target range.
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