economy

Poll: BSP poised for rate hike despite growth concerns

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is likely to hike interest rates for a third…

PH BOP swung back to deficit in July

The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) returned to a deficit in July after two consecutive…

MAP sees little room for ’26 PH growth to pick up

With just four months left in 2026, one of the Philippines’ most influential business groups…

The Philippines’ stagflation-lite moment

A grim word is beginning to circulate in discussions of the Philippine economy: stagflation. Strictly…

PH top ‘trending’ as retreat destination

The Philippines has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing retreat destination on an online booking platform,…

Peso nears 62:$1 mark, hits new record low

The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Wednesday, nearing 62 to the US…

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…