economy

Value moms’ role in care economy

While the Philippines is recognized as one of the places in Asia-Pacific where women have…

Marcos gov’t still ‘optimistic’ about hitting 6-8% growth target

The Marcos administration is still “optimistic” about hitting its 6 to 8 percent economic growth…

ANZ: PH may negotiate a lower 10-15% US tariff

The Philippines may be able to negotiate a lower “reciprocal” tariff of at least 10…

PH delivered 5.4% economic growth in Q1      

Economic growth missed market expectations in the first quarter as the specter of global trade…

Britain and India clinch major trade deal in ‘new era’ of Trump tariffs

NEW DELHI/LONDON — Britain and India clinched a long-coveted free trade pact on Tuesday after…

Bessent says US could announce trade deals with some countries this week

WASHINGTON — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the Trump administration could announce…

Stronger peso eases Philippine debt rise

Lower foreign obligations due to the peso’s appreciation tempered the growth of the national government’s…

PH jobless rate inches up to 3.9% in March

The Philippines’ unemployment rate hardly moved in March but the quality of available jobs had…

PSEi regains 6,400 as inflation cools

The local bourse quickly reclaimed the 6,400 level just a day after slipping below it…

PH dream of ‘A’ rating still alive, says S&P

The Philippines still has a chance to bag the coveted “A” credit rating despite the…