MANUFACTURING GROWTH SLOWS IN JANUARY 2026
Philippine manufacturing activity posted slower growth at the start of 2026, as weak domestic demand and stalled investments weighed on…
Category: Economy
PH TOTAL DEBT RISES TO ₱18.13 TRILLION IN JANUARY 2026
The country’s total outstanding debt climbed to ₱18.13 trillion at the end of January 2026, the Bureau of the Treasury…
PH INFLATION HITS 2.4% IN FEBRUARY AMID RISING FOOD PRICES
The Philippines’ inflation rate rose for the third consecutive month, reaching 2.4% in February 2026 as food and beverage costs…
PALACE: ECONOMIC TEAM TO STUDY POSSIBLE OIL TAX CUT
Malacañang said Wednesday that the country’s economic managers will determine possible rates of a proposed oil excise tax cut if…
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE RISES TO 38.6% AMID ECONOMIC OPTIMISM
Enterprises expressed optimism for the next 12 months, with business confidence recorded at 38.6%, driven by expectations of stronger consumer…
SALCEDA: PH ON VERGE OF CREDIT RATING UPGRADE
Former Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said the Philippines may be heading toward another credit rating upgrade, citing President…