economy

March budget deficit widest in 15 months on revenue drop

The Philippine government in March registered its largest budget deficit in 15 months as revenues…

Peso rallies back to 55:$1 on weakening greenback

The Philippines peso appreciated to the 55-level for the first time in over seven months…

Trading lackluster as tariff jitters linger

The local bourse was listless on Tuesday as investors struggled to find positive anchors amid…

Tax collection up by 14% in Q1 2025 to P931.5B

The Marcos administration posted a double-digit tax collection growth in the first quarter on the…

Fitch: PH to benefit from low US tariff

The relatively low US tariff on the Philippines could work to the country’s advantage compared…

PSEi falters as cautious investors pocket gains

After posting a big gain last week, the benchmark stocks index succumbed to profit-taking on…

First Metro, DBS cut ʼ25 PSEi outlook by 700 points to 6,900

The local bourse may close the year at 6,900 after US President Donald Trump’s protectionist…

PH seen to reach upper mid-income status by ’27

It is “more likely” that the Philippines would hit the elusive upper middle income status…

Yen, Tokyo’s interest rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks

WASHINGTON—Japan may have averted US pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on…

China exempts some goods from US tariffs

China has exempted some US imports from its 125-percent tariffs and is asking firms to…