economy

The cancer returns: Rizal’s warning, floodgate reckoning

In the twilight of the 19th century, José Rizal penned “Noli Me Tangere” and “El…

Buying spree lifts PSEi above 6,100

The local bourse extended its winning streak to the third consecutive session on Friday, closing…

Sept inflation tipped to hit 7-mo high

Storm damage and an import freeze on rice may have pushed up inflation to a…

Bank loan growth at 9-month low as Trump tariff bites

Bank lending in the Philippines grew at its slowest pace in nine months in August,…

BSP: Sept. inflation may have topped 2% on costlier rice, fish

Inflation in the Philippines may have accelerated beyond 2 percent in September, driven by rising…

BSP hikes dollar deficit forecast on trade woes, weaker tourism

The Philippines may post a wider dollar deficit this year than earlier expected, as slowing…

PH government trims monthly debt after local bond repayment

The Philippine government’s debt burden eased in August after it settled its largest local bond…

T-bill rates eased further

The Philippine government was able to raise its target amount of short-dated local debt during…

PSEi falls below 6,000, peso weakens further as corruption woes escalate

The local stock barometer broke the 6,000 barrier on Monday while the peso slipped further…

Gov’t borrowings swelled in Aug. on mammoth bond issue  

This year’s mammoth sale of retail government bonds pushed up the Marcos administration’s total borrowings…