PHL may go into recession — Diokno
THE Philippine economy could go into recession this year, central bank Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said on Sunday, as the coronavirus pandemic brings everything to a standstill.
BoP surplus widens in May
THE country’s balance of payments (BoP) saw a bigger surplus in May on the back of the National Government’s foreign borrowings and a narrower merchandise trade deficit.
Q1 GDP growth likely picked up — poll
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY likely expanded in the first quarter thanks to favorable base effects and election spending, but the surge in global oil and commodity prices may have dampened growth momentum.
More dollars flow in for 5th month
THE PHILIPPINES continued to get more dollars in November, driving a balance of payments (BoP) surplus that was the biggest in six months but still smaller than a year ago, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said in a press release on Thursday.
Cash remittances up 3.5% in January
MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rose by 3.5% annually in January, as they sought to help their families cope with the rising cost of living.
Sept. inflation likely slowed — poll
HEADLINE INFLATION likely slowed further in September due to lower prices of some staple food and power rates, analysts said.
Outstanding debt hits fresh high of P16.09T
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter
THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt rose to a fresh high of P16.09 trillion as of end-November, partly reflecting...
PHL employers to cut salary budgets in 2026 — WTW
PHILIPPINE EMPLOYERS expect to see a decline in their salary budgets in 2026, which could affect potential pay hikes for private sector workers, global advisory firm WTW said.
Philippine STAR forum to discuss challenges facing female innovators
WOMEN OF TODAY hold numerous roles: mother, citizen, entrepreneur, professional, creator, muse, among others.
Housing prices jump in Q3
HOUSING PRICES nationwide posted a faster annual growth in the third quarter, driven by sustained demand for condominium units, particularly in the Philippine capital region.
International tourist arrivals hit 8.26 million
INTERNATIONAL tourist arrivals reached 8.26 million in 2019, exceeding its 8.2 million full-year target, the Department of Tourism (DoT) reported on Monday.
Philippine central bank head says ‘too early’ for rate pause
It may be too soon for the Philippine central bank to pause from raising interest rates at its next policy meeting in May, Bangko...