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Tag: GDP growth

Think tank says 4-day workweek will drag growth

The Philippine government’s adoption of a four-day workweek across selected agencies for energy rationing could slow down economic growth and deepen the financial strain...

BSP raises 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1% on oil risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised its inflation projections for 2026 and 2027 following an off-cycle policy meeting on Thursday, citing the domestic...

Middle East conflict could slash Asia growth by 1.3 percent, ADB says

A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could reduce economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points over...

Biz titans: War could slow PH economic growth

PHILIPPINE conglomerates warned the ongoing Middle East conflict could slow economic growth as higher costs, energy risks and global uncertainty weigh on business activities. SM...

Metrobank expects BSP to cut rates as growth cools

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to reduce its key interest rate by 25 basis points at...

Philippine economy to bounce back—Go

The Philippine economy will bounce back this year with growth of at least 5% from last year's 4.4%, supported by robust fundamentals and a...

PH stocks dive 2% as GDP growth slows to 5-year low

Philippine shares plunged more than 2 percent Friday amid heavy selling following a disappointing gross domestic product report. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index shed...

Marcos accepts economic hit from flood control probe—Palace

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged the economic implications of climate change–related disruptions and a high-profile investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control infrastructure...

‘Flood control scandal hits GDP’

​Malacañang acknowledged that ongoing investigations into alleged anomalies in flood control projects have affected the country’s economic performance, even as it vowed to boost...

ADB sees PH economy rebound in 2nd half of ‘26

The Philippine economy is expected to regain momentum towards the latter part of 2026 as slower growth could spill over in the early part...

Vietnam says GDP grew 8.0% in 2025

HANOI—Vietnam said Monday its economy grew 8.0 percent last year, thanks to gains in services, construction and exports and despite fresh US tariffs taking...

PH economy firm with strong fundamentals in 2026, says DEPDev

The Philippine economy continues to stand firm with strong fundamentals in 2026, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev). “As 2025 concludes,...

IMF backs BSP’s monetary easing amid slowing growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board has expressed support for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) monetary easing cycle, saying the accommodative stance...

ADB cuts Philippines growth forecast amid spending delays, but hikes Asia-Pacific outlook

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for the Philippines for 2025 and 2026, citing weaker...
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