economy

PH slips 2 notches in global innovation index ranking

The Philippines fell two notches to 52nd place in this year’s edition of a United…

Government debt widened to record P19.6 trillion in August

The Philippine government’s debt load swelled to a record level in August, breaching the P19.6-trillion…

September inflation likely hit 3-year high, says BSP

Inflation may have accelerated again in September, possibly reaching its fastest pace in more than…

Marcos economic team to revisit targets

President Marcos’ economic team will soon convene to review its macroeconomic and fiscal targets, as…

DTI: Basic goods prices stable despite resurgent oil prices

Prices of basic goods have remained stable despite the resurgence in fuel prices in recent…

World Bank urges PH to boost fiscal reforms

The Philippines could generate fiscal gains equivalent to 3.6 percent to 7.1 percent of gross…

PH consumers, firms turn less gloomy

Filipino consumers and businesses remained pessimistic in the third quarter, but their outlook brightened sharply…

PH ranks high in gender index but still lags in leadership parity

For Filipino women, getting in is no longer the biggest hurdle. Somewhere between getting a…

CPBRD expects GDP print to remain anemic this Q3

Philippine economic growth could fall below 2.5 percent in the third quarter as high inflation,…

IMF cuts PH growth outlook on oil shock, spending slump

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth forecast for the Philippines, adding to a…