Bargain-hunting, earnings push PSEi past 5,900
PHILIPPINE STOCKS advanced on Monday, returning above the 5,900 mark as investors took advantage of cheaper prices and reacted to positive corporate results while...
Poll: GDP growth likely slowed in Q1
THE Philippine economy likely lost momentum in the first quarter, weighed down by weak household purchasing power, subdued government spending, fragile business confidence, and rising global energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, economists said.
Inflation likely accelerated to over 2-year high in April — poll
SHARP increases in fuel, electricity, and some food prices, along with a weaker peso, may have driven Philippine inflation to its fastest pace in more than two years, analysts said.
NG borrowings drop nearly 40% in March
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) gross borrowings declined by nearly 40% in March as domestic debt plunged, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
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Middle East war, US tariffs cloud Philippine export growth outlook
PHILIPPINE EXPORTS may fall short of the government’s projections this year amid the ongoing war in the Middle East and uncertainty over the United States’ tariff policies.
Peso weakness may persist as war-driven risks cloud outlook
THE PESO may continue to weaken this week and possibly hit new lows against the dollar due to renewed global oil price concerns as...
PHL shares may decline further before key data
PHILIPPINE SHARES may continue to move lower this week before the release of key data that could show the impact of the Middle East...
ADB to finance critical minerals development
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it launched the Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility, which is designed to help countries in Asia and the...
Worca AI center staffing needs for Pampanga site estimated at 2,000
WORCA, a US artificial intelligence (AI) talent firm, plans to hire 2,000 AI-skilled workers in the Philippines who can train and test AI systems for US tech research labs, according to its chief executive officer (CEO).
Korean developer JnH accelerates Clark timeline
CLARK Development Corp. (CDC) said JnH Philippines Development Corp., a Korean hospitality investor, has accelerated the timeline for its P840‑million mixed‑use expansion to less...
VAT exemptions eroding tax base, think tank says
THE Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) of the House of Representatives said excessive value-added tax (VAT) exemptions are significantly reducing government revenue,...
April inflation may hit 3-year high
PHILIPPINE INFLATION likely accelerated to as high as 6.4% in April, driven by higher prices of fuel, electricity and food amid the war in...