economy

BSP seen to cut interest rates one last time in early 2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) would likely deliver one more rate cut early next…

PH current account gap narrowed in Q3

The Philippines’ current account deficit narrowed in the third quarter as dollar outflows were tempered…

Remolona sees room for one more rate cut in 2026

Any further rate easing next year—if it comes at all—will likely be limited to a…

BIZ BUZZ: Sy Group stays positive

Even as economic growth has slowed, mainly blamed on the widening corruption scandal, the Sy…

BSP cuts rate to over 3-yr low of 4.5%

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ended 2025 with another quarter-point rate cut, moving to…

BSP: FDI plummets to pandemic-era low

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in the Philippines declined to a pandemic-era low in September amid…

Stocks weighed down by peso depreciation, economic woes

Several negative developments, including tough economic forecasts, a rise in jobless rate and a weaker…

ADB trims ’25 PH growth forecast to 5% 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) trimmed its growth outlook on the Philippines, citing weak government…

WB sees ‘Nike-swoosh’ recovery for PH in 2026

The World Bank (WB) lowered its growth forecasts for the Philippines this year and in…

Peso sinks to new record low as markets price in BSP cut

The Philippine peso tumbled to a fresh record low on Tuesday, pressured by growing expectations…