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…
Category: Economy
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…
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…