PHL unlikely to issue more global bonds this year — BTr
MILAN, Italy — The Philippine government is not likely to issue another global bond this year as it has almost completed its program for foreign borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
DoF: PHL vulnerability warrants more financial support from multilaterals
By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter
MILAN, Italy — The Philippines will still need financing assistance due to its exposure to shocks...
Green investments in Philippines slide in 2024
THE PHILIPPINES’ private investments in green projects declined in 2024 as higher investments in solar and wind energy projects were offset by the drop...
ADB urges PHL to boost investments in agri, energy
MILAN, Italy — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said the Philippines can benefit from shifting trade dynamics if it can make bigger investments in...
Philippine annual inflation slows to 1.4% in April, lowest in more than 5 years
MANILA - Philippine annual inflation was 1.4% in April, the statistics agency said on Tuesday, below the previous month's 1.8% rate and the lowest...
BSP sees ‘a lot of policy space’ amid cooling inflation
APRIL INFLATION that’s likely to go below 2% gives the Philippine central bank “a lot of policy space,” while first-quarter growth that could be near or below the government’s 6-8% target would be an “important factor” in the Monetary Board’s policy meeting next month, according to its governor.
PHL to continue tariff talks with US
THE PHILIPPINE government is optimistic that a deal on tariffs can be reached with the US, as it is set to continue negotiations for a lower tariff rate.
ADB chief says Asia can’t be complacent amid tariff uncertainty
MILAN, Italy — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) top official said the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region must evolve to be able to withstand the shocks from tariff policies.
Government unveils 10-yr. jobs masterplan
THE PHILIPPINE government on Monday launched a 10-year employment masterplan, which is targeting to increase the labor force participation rate (LFPR) to 68.2% by...
ASEAN+3 to ramp up regional financial cooperation to cushion global trade shocks
MILAN, Italy — Finance ministers and central bank governors from ASEAN+3 economies have pledged to further regional financial cooperation to withstand rising trade uncertainty,...
Global economy already feeling drag from Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are increasingly clogging up the wheels of a world economy which for decades were greased by predictable and relatively...
Poll: GDP likely grew by 5.8% in Q1
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC growth may have picked up in the first quarter thanks to cooling inflation and faster government spending ahead of the election ban,...
