Philippines falls in labor resilience index
The Philippines dropped one spot to 63rd out of 120 countries in the 2026 edition of The Global Labour Resilience Index (GLRI) by public...
Philippines worsens in Corruption Perceptions Index
THE PHILIPPINES fell six spots to its worst-ever ranking in 2025 in a global corruption perceptions index by Transparency International, as the country grappled...
Foreign direct investments reach $897 million in November
NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines hit a four-month high in November, even as inflows slipped year on year, the...
Labor productivity in the Philippines eases to 3.7% in Q4
The country’s labor productivity slowed down to 3.7% year on year to P130,353 in the final three months of 2025. This was slower than...
How minimum wages compared across regions in January
In January, inflation-adjusted wages were 21.5% to 27% lower than the current daily minimum wages across the regions in the country. Meanwhile, in peso terms, real wages were lower by around P91.16 to P149.05 from the current daily minimum wages set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board.
Philippine jobless rate highest in two years in 2025
THE COUNTRY's unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction in construction jobs, bringing the full-year average to a two-year high...
Job Gains and Losses by Industry
THE COUNTRY's unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction in construction jobs, bringing the full-year average to a two-year high...
January inflation quickens to 11-month high
PHILIPPINE INFLATION accelerated to its fastest pace in nearly a year in January amid a faster rise in rents and electricity rates, the Philippine...
Philippines improves in Social Progress Index
The Philippines rose three places to 87th out of 171 countries in the 2026 edition of the Global Social Progress Index by the nonprofit...
NG debt reaches ₱17.71 trillion in 2025
THE PHILIPPINES’ outstanding debt climbed to a record P17.708 trillion at the end of 2025, exceeding the government’s projection amid increased issuances and a...
Manufacturing PMI rises to 9-month high in January
PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity in January expanded at its fastest pace in nine months amid an increase in production and new orders, S&P Global said...
Analysts’ January inflation rate estimates
PHILIPPINE INFLATION likely held steady in January as lower electricity charges and easing vegetable prices helped offset pressures from higher food and fuel costs...