Philippines’ president to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says
KUALA LUMPUR - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila's top diplomat said on Friday,...
‘Import-sensitive’ firms may face supply disruptions amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
LISTED Philippine firms importing raw materials and other products may be affected by the global supply chain disruption caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
ADB slashes Philippines’ 2026 growth forecast to 4.4%Â
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) slashed its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines to 4.4%, amid heightened uncertainty...
Virus surge poses threat to Philippine economic recovery
THE fresh surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases is threatening an already fragile Philippine economic recovery, government officials said.Â
Inflation likely picked up in June — poll
HEADLINE INFLATION may have slightly picked up in June as stable food prices helped offset the spike in fuel prices, analysts said.
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Meralco rates go up in Nov.
RESIDENTIAL customers in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) are set to pay higher bills this month due to an increase in transmission...
PHL, Thailand seek to settle trade dispute
THE PHILIPPINES and Thailand have signed a bilateral understanding to resolve their 14-year dispute over the customs valuation of cigarettes, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Saturday. Â
External payment position posts biggest deficit in seven months
THE PHILIPPINES’ external payments position slipped in June to the biggest deficit in seven months, due to a sustained pickup in imports and stronger...
Competition watchdog fines Grab P6.5M for ‘deficient’, ‘incorrect’ data
GRAB Philippines (MyTaxi.PH, Inc.) has to pay P6.5 million in fine for submitting “deficient”, “incorrect” data to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) as part of the watchdog’s price monitoring.
Inflation uptick seen in March — BSP
HEADLINE INFLATION could have quickened further to 3.9% in March due to positive base effects, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona,...
PHL jobless rate hits 4-month high
THE PHILIPPINE jobless rate climbed to a four-month high in May while the quality of jobs improved to its best level since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Monday.
RRR cut unlikely to boost bank lending
REDUCING the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for big banks will not necessarily lead to increased lending, Pantheon Macroeconomics said, as elevated interest rates continue...