economy

PH budget gap widened in 2025 to P1.58T 

The Philippine government exceeded its budget deficit target for 2025 as the shortfall widened by…

Oil price rise might push peso back to 59:$1

The Philippine peso could slide back past the 59-per-dollar mark if oil prices climb and…

PCCI urges gov’t to defend peso amid Middle East crisis

The country’s largest business group has called on the government to deploy monetary tools to…

Energy shock from Middle East conflict to test PH economy

The Philippines may emerge as one of Asia’s economic losers amid the intensifying conflict in…

Budget utilization off to sluggish start in January

National government agencies showed sharply slowed spending as of end-January despite higher cash releases, signaling…

Poll: February inflation may have hit 13-mo high

Consumer prices may have picked up at a faster clip in February, fueled by a…

BSP sees faster Feb inflation of 2.3%–3.1% 

Consumer prices may have risen at a faster clip in February, driven by higher costs…

BSP seen to cut rates again in June amid anemic growth

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may deliver another interest rate cut in June to support…

PH external debt burden eases

The Philippines’ external debt service burden eased in the first 11 months of 2025, as…

PSEi seen testing 6,500

Philippine stocks may continue to move higher this week and test the 6,500 level as…