economy

S&P downgrades PH outlook to ‘stable’

The Marcos administration’s bid to secure the Philippines’ first-ever “A” credit rating has weakened after…

Puregold aims to grow faster than local economy

Grocery chain operator Puregold Price Club Inc. plans to open 30 new Puregold stores in…

Iran war fallout: PH foreign reserves fall to 7-month low

The Philippines’ foreign reserves fell to a seven-month low in March, as market turbulence linked…

Peso firms up to 59:$1 as markets cheer temporary Mideast truce

The Philippine peso strengthened to the 59-per-dollar level on Wednesday, posting its largest gain in…

WB slashes PH 2026 growth forecast to 3.7%

Philippine economic growth could potentially slow to its weakest pace in nearly two decades this…

Gov’t budget gap narrowed in February

The national government’s budget deficit narrowed marginally in February as early dividend remittances boosted revenues…

Iran conflict, oil surge deepen PH risk exposure

The war in Iran and the oil price shock it unleashed have underscored the Philippines’…

Is the Philippines headed toward stagflation?

For much of modern economic history, few developments have carried consequences as far-reaching as disruptions…

Oil shock sends PH inflation surging to 4.1% in March

Philippine inflation surged to a near two-year high of 4.1 percent in March as rising…

Philippine gov’t holds back on T-bills anew

The national government maintained a cautious borrowing stance at the start of the second quarter.…