economy

PH seen taking bigger hit from US tariffs than Indonesia

The new US tariffs could hurt the Philippine economy more than Indonesia’s, even though both…

‘1% plus plus’: Understanding the Philippine-US tariff talks

First things first: Was it really just 20 percent to 19 percent tariff reduction? No.…

The poor pay income tax, too, and via online–report

Digital tax platform Taxumo reported that low-income earners remain the primary users of its online…

Trump tariffs and agriculture 

The recently announced Trump Tariffs will significantly harm our agriculture sector, especially coconut farmers. For…

6% PH GDP growth in 2025 still possible–Standard Chartered

The domestic-driven Philippine economy could still grow by 6 percent this year despite the US…

19% US tariff unlikely to hurt TOP PH firms

The new 19-percent US tariff on Filipino products is unlikely to diminish the appeal of…

Business groups call for more reforms to boost economy

Philippine business groups and foreign chambers have outlined a comprehensive economic reform agenda – including…

Tax relief could help shield PH exporters from US tariffs

With Philippine exporters to America facing a 19-percent tariff, the government must consider tax relief…

PH poised for slowest post-COVID growth amid tariff onslaught

The Philippine economy may be headed for one of its slowest growth years since the…

PSEi closes flat; Gloomy weather tempers appetite for stocks

The local stock barometer ended flat on Tuesday as investors awaited fresh catalysts while inclement…