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PSA to rebase inflation index to 2025 as spending patterns shift

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is preparing to shift the base year for calculating inflation to 2025 to better reflect current consumer spending habits,...

IMF warns climate change poses macro-critical risks to Philippines

Climate change poses macro-critical risks to the Philippines as consecutive intense typhoons and rising temperatures threaten to disrupt supply chains and trigger persistent inflation,...

Business groups see 2026 recovery after growth slows to 3 percent

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expects the economy to regain momentum in the first quarter of 2026 after growth slowed to...

Philippine election spending drives temporary gains, but risks linger—PIDS

The Philippine economy is expected to see a short-term boost from election-related spending in 2026, but experts warn that long-term growth remains vulnerable to...

Fourth-quarter growth seen at 5.3%

The Philippine economy likely grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, led by robust global demand for electronics exports, according to...

World Bank trims Philippine growth forecasts amid governance, climate concerns

The World Bank lowered its economic growth forecasts for the Philippines through 2027, citing persistent governance concerns and weather-related disruptions despite a boost from...

AMRO cuts Philippines 2026 growth forecast to 5.3%

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) trimmed its 2026 growth outlook for the Philippines to 5.3 percent from an earlier estimate of 5.5 percent,...

MAP urges businesses to lead digital, ASEAN shift

Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) president Donald Lim urged business organizations on Tuesday to adopt a bold leadership agenda centered on digital transformation,...

Philippines to see moderate growth through 2026 despite rising risks, PIDS says

The Philippine economy is forecast to maintain its growth trajectory through 2026, but emerging global and domestic challenges may hinder its transition to upper-middle-income...

Philippines’ net external liabilities rise to P3.7 trillion in second quarter

The Philippines’ net external liabilities increased 7.1 percent to P3.7 trillion in the second quarter of 2025 as non-financial corporations sought more foreign financing...

Ayala signs global partnerships, secures $300 million in funding deals

Ayala Corp. is closing 2025 with a series of new international ventures and innovative financing deals aimed at supporting long-term economic growth in the...

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...

Filipino families prioritize health, collective saving over individual needs—BCG study

Financial preparedness for health emergencies is the single most pressing concern for Filipino households, surpassing savings, education and homeownership, according to a comprehensive report...

LandBank’s nine-month income jumped 42% to P35.65 billion

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines reported a 42 percent year-on-year jump in net income to P35.65 billion in the first three quarters of...
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