PH UNEMPLOYMENT, UNDEREMPLOYMENT RISE IN JANUARY — PSA
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Friday that both unemployment and underemployment rates increased in January 2026, indicating weaker labor…
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PH URGES US INVESTORS TO TAP GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. invited American business leaders to explore investment opportunities in the Philippines, highlighting his administration’s commitment to…
DEPDEV WARNS INFLATION COULD BREACH 7% AMID MIDEAST CRISIS
The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) cautioned Tuesday that inflation in the Philippines could accelerate beyond 7% if…
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…
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…