Can holiday spending save the Philippine economy?
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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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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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) have issued the…
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The goal of elevating the Philippines to upper-middle-income status remains in sight for 2026, according to Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go.
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It provides a forward-looking policy framework that promotes inclusive growth, climate resilience, investment, and innovation across ocean-based industries,…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently studying a proposal to allow heavy trucks to cross the San Juanico Bridge…
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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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The immediate need will be to put food on the table, with other expenses set aside which will be disastrous for retailers of items other than food.
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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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Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reached $3.17 billion in October 2025, slightly up from September’s $3.12 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng…
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‘The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas allows the exchange rate to be determined by market forces. We continue to maintain robust reserves.’
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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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ADB has cleared a $400-million Business Environment Strengthening with Technology (BEST) Program loan supporting reforms simplifying business regulations,…
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DTI is giving us a picture of what is in store at the table for Christmas; Roque is telling us the true status of the economy.
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‘The political environment is, of course, an important consideration for any investor.’
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Inflation for the country’s bottom 30 percent of income households eased again in November, offering relief to low-income families whose budgets are dominated…
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday said the Philippine economy is positioned for stronger performance in 2026 as inflation continues to ease and the…
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The European Union progressively withdrew the €500 note after authorities found it disproportionately used in money laundering and organized crime.
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‘BSP Governor Remolona said ‘the stock market has recovered, so that shows confidence is coming back; S&P reaffirmed our positive outlook, which means we’re…
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