economy

BSP: Corruption scandal setback temporary

The economic slowdown expected from the fallout of the flood control corruption scandal may prove…

MVP: Corruption scandal puts PH credit rating at risk

Massive corruption surrounding the anomalous flood control projects could affect the country’s credit rating, possibly…

BSP delivers surprise 0.25 ppt rate cut

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas yet again reduced its key policy rate by 0.25 percentage…

Bangko Sentral seen to keep interest rates steady for now

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may keep cutting rates through 2026 as it tries…

Top economists warn vs hike in rice tariff

Lifting the rice import ban while retaining the 15-percent tariff rate on imported rice is…

GIR beats official 2025 forecast on bullish gold prices

The value of gold held by the central bank hit a record high in September,…

World Bank sees steady PH growth despite Trump tariff

The World Bank (WB) said the Philippines can continue to lean on resilient domestic demand…

Sept inflation rose to 1.7%; BSP on guard

Consumer prices climbed in September at their fastest pace in six months, driven by surging…

PSEi starts new trading week in the red, stays just above 6000

Recent developments at the Senate, as well as profit-taking, weighed down the local bourse on…

Nomura: Rate cut likely as BSP may weigh flood probe fallout

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may factor in the government’s widening corruption probe into…