Shares up on bargain hunting, Wall Street’s rise
THE MAIN STOCK benchmark rebounded on Tuesday and returned to the 6,300 level as investors picked up bargains following the market’s two-day slump, tracking...
Peso falls on Trump’s Korea tariff threat
THE PESO dropped to the P59-per-dollar level again on Tuesday as US President Donald J. Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on South Korea.
The...
Car sales may reach 503,000 in 2026, says CAMPI
CAR SALES are expected to breach 500,000 this year, driven by rising demand for electrified vehicles (EVs) and multi-purpose vans, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI).
Agri output jumps 2.6% in 2025, fastest since 2017
THE PHILIPPINES’ agricultural production grew by 2.6% in 2025, the fastest pace in eight years, as gains in crop output and strong poultry performance offset the decline in livestock and fisheries, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Philippines revises Q3 GDP down to 3.9% from 4.0%
MANILA - The Philippines statistics agency has revised third quarter economic growth downwards to 3.9% from 4.0%, reflecting changes in the contributions made by...
Peso hits 1-month high on dollar’s slump
THE PESO jumped to a one-month high against the dollar on Wednesday as US President Donald J. Trump said the greenback’s value remains “great”...
PHL stocks rise on strong peso before GDP data
PHILIPPINE SHARES climbed further on Wednesday amid a stronger peso and as investors took positions before the release of fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 gross...
PEZA confident of hitting 2026 target even as approvals fall 57% in Jan.
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said that it is confident in achieving its target this year, despite seeing a 57.4% decline in investment...
Philippine GDP growth print lowered to 3.9% in 3rd quarter
THE PHILIPPINE Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday said it downwardly revised the third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 3.9% from the 4% initially...
IBPAP cautiously optimistic for IT-BPM sector in 2026
THE IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is cautiously optimistic that the industry will achieve revenue and headcount growth this year despite continued uncertainty.