economy

BSP-approved foreign debt of gov’t down 71.1% in Q3

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved fewer foreign borrowings by the government in the…

Fitch: Political unrest could strain public funds

Political unrest across parts of Asia-Pacific including the Philippines, could pose risks to government finances,…

Cultural integrity: The Trust Principle hiding in plain sight

In the trust economy, marketing is no longer just about promoting value; it’s about living…

Gov’t budget deficit swells to 6-month peak 

A drop in revenues widened the government’s budget deficit to its largest in six months…

PH seen to miss 2026 growth goal amid US tariff, graft crackdown

Economic growth next year is expected to fall well below the Marcos administration’s target as…

Local stock barometer falls as investors pocket gains

The local bourse succumbed to last-minute profit-taking on Monday after trading in the green territory…

PCCI steps up pressure on gov’t to yield corruption probe results

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business organization, is pressing…

Dovish atmosphere pulled T-bill rates down

The government was able to raise its target amount of short-dated local debts during Monday’s…

PH posted smaller dollar surplus in September 2025

The Philippines posted a smaller dollar surplus in September as a wide trade deficit continued…

Lower interest rates to boost consumer lending in ‘Ber’ months

The series of interest rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could help…