Middle East war threatens Philippine growth outlook
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE MIDDLE EAST conflict threatens the Philippines’ growth prospects but a rebound in private spending and robust exports could still...
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House body summons Ombudsman as VP’s impeachment probe deepens
THE HOUSE of Representatives Justice Committee has summoned the Ombudsman to testify and turn over Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte‑Carpio’s wealth declarations, a move that deepens...
Pag-IBIG Fund approves benefits package for repatriated OFWs under PBBM directive
In adherence to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to provide timely and meaningful assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the...
Puregold highlights sari-sari stores’ role in driving grassroots commerce and MSME growth
In its final installment of the Sari-Sari Stories, Puregold releases “Pangalan,” a moving tribute to the sari-sari stores that continue to power daily life, grassroots enterprise,...
Poll: Inflation likely hit 20-month high in March
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter SHARP OIL PRICE increases driven by supply disruptions from the Middle East war, along with pricier rice, may have pushed...
Overtaxed but underserved: Fixing the Philippines’ tax system to unlock investment
At the 2026 Economic Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Briefing held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one message resonated strongly: The Philippines is overtaxed,...
How PSEi member stocks performed — April 1, 2026
Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Wednesday, April 1, 2026....
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...