BMI keeps 5.2% growth estimate
FITCH SOLUTIONS unit BMI has kept its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines despite the last year’s miss as it expects public and private...
PHL money market growing as repurchase transactions increase
DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippines’ money market, particularly for repurchase agreement (repo) contracts, is growing rapidly and could potentially surpass the foreign exchange (FX) swaps, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
Peso weakens as market waits for inflation data
THE PESO edged lower against the dollar on Monday as cautious trading prevailed ahead of the release of domestic inflation data and key US...
PSEi slips to 6,200 on weak GDP, profit taking
PHILIPPINE EQUITIES retreated to the 6,200 level on Monday as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected economic growth and booked profits ahead of key inflation data.
Philippine 2025 pineapple exports up 13.6%
PINEAPPLE EXPORTS are estimated to have grown 13.6% in 2025 to about 775,000 metric tons (MT), supported by increased production and strong demand from...
Clark NSCR, Mabalacat depot progress allows fast-tracking of extension — DoTr
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Extension project can now be fast-tracked after hitting certain milestones at the...
Pangasinan solar project saved one year’s processing time due to green lane system, BoI...
THE green lane system of expedited permits saved a solar project in Pangasinan over a year in processing time, the Board of Investments (BoI)...
Thai franchisors exploring PHL expansion, DTI says
BRANDS are considering expanding their Philippine footprint through franchising, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
In separate social media posts, the DTI said...
January inflation seen holding at 1.8%
PHILIPPINE INFLATION likely held steady in January as lower electricity charges and easing vegetable prices helped offset pressures from higher food and fuel costs and a weaker peso, economists said ahead of official data.
PHL recovery likely delayed in 2026 amid corruption drag, analysts say
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY may shake off its slump by mid-2026, but lingering governance issues and execution bottlenecks could delay the recovery, economists said.
Philippine infrastructure spending declines for fifth straight month in Nov.
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT spending on infrastructure fell for a fifth straight month in November, underscoring how a widening corruption investigation has weighed on public works...
Hog raisers urge gov’t to increase pork tariffs
HOG RAISERS want the government to restore higher pork tariffs, warning that a surge in imports has oversupplied the market and dragged down farmgate...