economy

PH found most dishonest in region on money matters

Financial education gaps, economic stress and “face-saving” cultural norms have forced Filipinos to misrepresent their…

S&P trims PH growth outlook on trade risks

S&P Global Ratings has trimmed its growth outlook for the Philippines through 2027, extending into…

PSEi tumbles after Sunday protest marches

Philippine stocks tumbled near the 6,200 barrier on Monday, a day after thousands of Filipinos…

Hopes of further rate cut pushed down T-bill rates

Yields on short-dated government debts fell again during Monday’s sale of Treasury bills (T-bills), driven…

2026 BSP rate-cut bets still alive 

Inflation in the Philippines is expected to stay within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)…

PH books August dollar surplus

The Philippines posted its third dollar surplus this year in August after the central bank…

Rice import policy in spotlight as BSP weighs rate path

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to tread carefully as it approaches the…

Ledger of truth

Every year, all eyes and ears are on the national budget. Understandably and rightfully so,…

PH debt draws more foreign cash 

Foreign investors are stepping up purchases of Philippine government bonds, a shift buoyed by market-friendly…

PH ‘remarkably resilient’ to US tariffs, says Japan rating firm

The Philippines would stay “remarkably resilient” to external shocks despite increased uncertainties caused by changes…