economy

Three pairs of numbers, one message

The government recently presented three pairs of numbers that provide some perspective on the current…

Gov’t 2026 budget release hit 91%

The government has released 91 percent of this year’s national budget by end-July, still trailing…

The next chapter of PH growth isn’t just about raising capital; it’s about using it better

The year 2025 was a good time for Philippine private capital. Against the backdrop of…

PH financial system resources exceed P38T

The total funds and assets held by the Philippines’ financial institutions climbed to a fresh…

Positioning the Philippines for the next cycle of global capital

Southeast Asia had a strong year for foreign investment in 2025, with regional inflows passing…

BSP to go easy on raising rates despite high inflation

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will take a less aggressive approach to raising interest…

PH secures $230-M French fund for blue economy project

The Philippine government has secured another 200 million euros ($230 million) in financing from French…

Foreign investors coming to scout Luzon

A 600-strong delegation of international investors, industry leaders, project developers and government officials is coming…

Weakening pillars of PH growth flagged

The traditional engines of growth that once made the Philippines one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies…

ADB boosts healthcare funding for Filipinos to $750M

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has increased its financing for the Philippines’ universal healthcare program,…