Philippines’ dollar reserves hit $110.9 billion at end-2025
THE Philippines’ dollar reserves as of end-December exceeded the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) estimate for the year as it reached over $110 billion.
Philippines may grow below 4% in near term
PHILIPPINE economic growth may fall below 4% in the near term as the billion‑peso flood control scandal drags on, affecting government spending and dampening...
True cost of P20 rice program points to daunting fiscal challenge
THE QUEUE was longer than usual when Elisa J. Valencia arrived at the Kadiwa store in Diliman, Quezon City one Wednesday morning in December. Some had been waiting since 8 a.m. to buy rice at P20 per kilo, but deliveries were delayed, stretching the line well into the day.
DA may hike price cap on imported rice to P45 per kilo
THE Philippines is considering raising the price cap on imported rice to P45 per kilogram when a higher tariff takes effect on Jan. 16,...
Peso rebounds on ‘somewhat hawkish’ BSP hints
THE PESO on Thursday recovered from its all-time low close as market players digest the latest policy signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
Philippine stocks rebound as players buy the dip
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rebounded on Thursday, with the index returning above the 6,300 line and logging a new five-month high, as investors bought bargains following...
Asian scorecard shows Philippine bonds with most promise in 2026
PHILIPPINE BONDS look well-placed to beat Asian peers in early 2026 as they offer attractive yields, with the debt expected to jump in value...
Philippine jobless rate climbs despite holiday hiring
By Erika Mae P. Sinaking
THE Philippines’ unemployment rate unexpectedly rose year on year in November 2025 despite the start of the holiday hiring season,...
Peso slides to fresh record low of P59.355 per dollar
By Aaron Michael C. Sy, Reporter
THE PESO fell to a fresh record low against the dollar on Wednesday amid dovish signals from the Philippine...
NG debt inches up to record-high P17.65T
THE PHILIPPINES’ total outstanding debt inched up to a fresh high of P17.65 trillion as of end-November, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
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BoC falls short of full-year target in 2025
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter
THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) on Wednesday said revenue collections rose to P934.4 billion in 2025 but missed its...
PSE index down on profit taking after 3-day climb
THE MAIN INDEX ended lower on Wednesday as investors pocketed their gains from the market’s three-day climb that saw the stock benchmark hit multi-month...