
Mideast war threatens global, PhL growth — World Bank
The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
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The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
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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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Repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the Middle East crisis may now withdraw up to 100 percent of their Pag-IBIG savings and avail of a…
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Puregold Price Club, Inc., the listed grocery chain controlled by businessman Lucio Co., rang up P11.3 billion in net income for 2025, an 8.8 percent jump from…
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Growth in domestic liquidity accelerated in February, while bank lending remained broadly steady, reflecting sustained credit activity despite tighter monetary…
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A once-celebrated partnership between a fast-food powerhouse and a retail entrepreneur is proving far less rock solid than it once appeared, especially when it…
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The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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Pag-IBIG Fund announced it will maintain a 3 percent annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa…
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The Social Security System (SSS) on Sunday said it is studying the feasibility of offering a loan moratorium for members and a condonation program for…
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Global mobility platform inDrive reported nearly 200 percent growth in Filipina drivers from 2024 to 2025, as more women enter ride-hailing and motorcycle…
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The Philippines and Japan on Friday signed another batch of loan agreements worth 220 billion Japanese yen, or approximately P84.81 billion, for the completion…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that the country’s exports reached a record level in the first two months of 2026, the highest since 1991.
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A Social Security System (SSS) member was blocked from claiming his retirement benefits after a decades-old loan he insists was already paid suddenly…
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Transport cooperatives and corporations are formally requesting a temporary suspension of monthly payments for modernized vehicles,…
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The mining industry’s low contribution to the Philippines’ GDP highlights a sharp irony, given the country’s high ranking in global nickel, gold and copper…
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These projects are a mix of massive transport, flood control, and land reclamation designed to solidify its stature as a regional economic hub.
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The BIR said the performance reflects a 2.97 percent year-on-year increase, driven by intensified tax administration, stronger enforcement, and continued…
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The Philippines’ tourism sector could grow faster and more inclusively if long-standing infrastructure gaps are addressed, according to an analysis by the…
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