economy

Business execs’ group wants economy-first Sona

One of the country’s most influential business groups has urged President Marcos to devote his…

Gov’t budget gap widened in June but still within 2026 target

The national government’s budget deficit widened in June as spending growth outpaced revenue collections, although…

Peso revisits record low on Mideast flare-up

A renewed bout of turmoil in the Middle East propped up the US dollar and…

PH Q2 growth seen easing to over 17-yr low

The Philippine economy could have slowed to as low as 1.42 percent in the second…

Gov’t releases 90% of budget; DPWH spending rebounds

The Marcos administration has released nearly 90 percent of this year’s national budget as of…

BIZ BUZZ: Transparency pays

The Philippines is back on top. The country ranked first among 57 economies in the…

BMI: Middle East conflict keeps pressure on peso

The Philippine peso is likely to remain under pressure in the coming months as renewed…

Pax Silica deal eyed before potential Trump visit

Manila and Washington are racing to hammer out a final deal on the planned Pax…

PH 2026 inflation forecast cut to 5.1%

The Philippines’ inflation outlook may have improved on the back of easing global oil prices,…

CPBRD: Rising borrowing costs threaten 2027 budget plans 

Rising borrowing costs amid slowing economic growth are squeezing the government’s fiscal space, threatening to…