Philippine economy likely to expand by 5.3% in 2026 — AMRO
THE Philippine economy is likely to grow by 5.3% this year, driven by robust domestic demand, although private investment risks persist amid the graft scandal, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said on Wednesday.
Gov’t raises $2.75B from dollar bonds
THE PHILIPPINE government has raised $2.75 billion (about P163 billion) worth of dollar bonds, as it returned to the international capital markets for the first time in a year.
PHL shares rebound as trade-war worries ease
PHILIPPINE STOCKS resumed their climb on Thursday amid easing trade concerns and as investors picked up cheap stocks following the market’s four-day slump.
The Philippine...
Peso strengthens to two-week high as Trump retracts tariff threats
THE PESO rose to a two-week high against the dollar on Thursday on improving market sentiment after US President Donald J. Trump backed down...
InstaPay, PESONet transfers reach P24.7 trillion in 2025
DIGITAL PAYMENTS in the Philippines continued to grow in 2025 as transfers made through InstaPay and PESONet amounted to P24.745 trillion last year.
Rice millers committed to higher farmgate prices for palay — DA
RICE MILLERS have committed to raising their buying prices for both wet and dry palay (unmilled rice), while importers agreed to an initial shipment of 300,000 metric tons (MT) to arrive by the end of February, ahead of the peak harvest season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
Philippines falling short of its RE targets, says S&P Global
THE PHILIPPINES may not be able to hit its renewable energy (RE) targets on time due to grid constraints and challenges in securing permits, according to S&P Global.
BIR to resume issuance of LoAs within Q1
THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) may resume the issuance of letters of authority (LoA) within the first quarter, as the agency seeks to...