economy

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…

Net FDI inflow plunged to 10-year low in April

The net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow into the Philippines plunged to its lowest level…

Gov’t cuts ’26 target tax take to P4.44T

The Marcos administration has lowered its tax revenue target for 2026 as slower economic growth…

Gross international reserves hit 3-month high

The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) edged up to their highest level in three months…

IMF, ADB slash PH growth forecast 

The Philippine economy is facing an even more sobering outlook this year as both the…

Inflation eased to 6.4% in June on cheaper oil

Philippine inflation slowed for the second straight month in June as the interim peace deal…