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Trading volumes for the Philippine peso can grow as much as 10% in the coming years, according to the head of the nation’s ...
The economy persevered… despite the global headwinds and costly US tariffs. The business community, for a while, became ...
The Philippine economy grew by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025. While this marks an improvement over the previous quarter, it also points to concerning trends that require close examination.
The Philippines is expected to continue to post stable growth this year and in 2026 mainly driven by consumer spending, the ...
MANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund said the Philippine economy remains resilient despite external challenges. However, the IMF but flagged slower growth prospects in the near ...
(Bloomberg) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. retained his economic managers in a sign of policy continuity amid a Cabinet shakeup, while replacing his top diplomat as tensions with China ...
A lower credit rating raises borrowing costs for the government and can deter foreign direct investment, creating a ripple effect across the economy. (READ: Philippines aims for ‘A’ credit ...
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The Philippine economy at a crossroads
In my keynote address at this year’s BusinessWorld Economic Forum, I spoke of a Philippine economy standing at a decisive ...
The BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2025, “Unlocking the Philippines’ potential,” held on May 22, focused on assessing the Philippine economy (where are we now?), exploring key risks, emerging ...
Philippine annual inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month in May, driven by slower increases in utility and food ...
He also said it is more likely for the Philippines to become an upper-middle income economy by next year based on the multilateral lender’s latest economic growth forecasts for the country.
MANILA, Philippines — The economic team has committed to deliver results faster and ensure more inclusive and sustainable growth for Filipinos after President Marcos rejected their courtesy ...