THE central bank may go on a “prolonged pause” from raising its policy rate while uncertainty remains high as the combined inflationary impact of a severe El Niño and wage hikes is “historically difficult” to estimate, according to...
THE government is banking on a revival in public infrastructure spending to help lift household consumption as the “ber” months approach, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said. Balisacan said stronger public...
OVERALL withdrawals of foreign portfolio investments outweighed new placements in January to July as hot money swung to a $3.94-billion net outflow during the period, a reversal of the $2.25-billion net gain recorded last year. “The...
Floodwaters surround the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, on August 30, 2026, as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, inundated parts of the province. The church, where the Malolos Congress convened and...
THE Philippines may still have room to push its exports beyond the government’s 2026 forecast, even as officials acknowledge that the country is still working out how much growth it can realistically deliver. The Export Marketing...
WITH typhoons, flooding and other weather disruptions repeatedly paralyzing roads and public transport, stakeholders are calling for a more resilient transportation system that can maintain mobility and support business continuity...
