How PSEi member stocks performed — April 1, 2026
Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Wednesday, April 1, 2026....
Author : Michael H. Henry
Philippine NG debt hits record high P18.16 trillion in February
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE National Government’s (NG) outstanding debt hit a fresh high of P18.16 trillion as of end-February, reflecting a...
BSP: Inflation likely rose to 3.1-3.9%
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter HIGHER FUEL, electricity, and rice prices, along with the peso’s weakness, likely pushed inflation to the fastest in around two...
Corruption issues drag Manila to near-bottom of ‘smart cities’ list
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter MANILA dropped seven spots in the 2026 Smart City Index by Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness...
Peso hits new low P60.69 vs dollar
THE PESO slid to an all-time low against the US dollar on Monday as soaring oil prices raise concerns over inflation and an economic slowdown....
PHL tops ranking of outsourcing destinations
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES has topped a global ranking for outsourced talent, winning points for strong English proficiency and competitive labor...
Approved building permits rise 0.5% in January
Approved building permits inched up by 0.5% year on year in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data showed the number...
Empowering women entrepreneurs through grassroots financial literacy
Across the Philippines, women entrepreneurs play a crucial role in sustaining local economies. From sari-sari stores and karinderyas to neighborhood retail businesses, women-led enterprises form a large part...
Gov’t eyes offshore issuance in Q2
THE GOVERNMENT is looking at tapping the offshore bond market in the second quarter, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. “We still have $2.5...
Stocks may drop further as market stays cautious
PHILIPPINE SHARES may continue to move lower in the coming days as investors cautiously stay on the sidelines due to the Middle East conflict risks...