economy

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…

Preneed industry grew in Q3 despite challenges

The country’s preneed industry posted a modest growth in the third quarter of the year…

BSP seen capping turbulent 2025 with another rate cut

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to end the year with another quarter-point…

PH growth lags targets; but IIF sees resilience ahead

The Philippines is set to maintain steady growth, although still falling short of the Marcos…

Lower food prices cooled November inflation to 1.5%

Inflation cooled to 1.5 percent in November after the continued decline in rice prices helped…

PIDS projects PH GDP to grow at 5% in 2025  

The Philippine economy is expected to rebound in the final months of 2025 after a…

Peso seen at risk of breaching 60:$1 next year

The Philippine peso remains at risk of slipping past 60 to the dollar in 2026…