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Philippine inflation likely rose in February on fuel, food costs
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (578+ words) Philippine headline inflation likely inched up in February 2026 as higher food and fuel costs contributed to an uptick in consumer prices, a Manila Standard survey showed Sunday. Six economists polled forecast faster price growth than the 2.0 percent recorded in January....
PH shares seen lower on Middle East tensions
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (880+ words) Local share prices are expected to trade lower this week as global markets brace for the impact of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks…...
PH exports rose 7.9% to over $7b in January
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (416+ words) The Philippines posted $7.09 billion in total export sales in January 2026, up 7.9 percent from $6.57 billion in the same month last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Friday. The January figure marked the highest recorded sale since exports reached $7.45 billion in…...
Inflation likely picked up in February
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (504+ words) Inflation likely settled within the 2.3 percent to 3.1 percent range in February 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday, on higher costs for rice, fish, electricity and fuel. The BSP noted that upward pressure from elevated domestic petroleum prices and…...
PH stocks snap seven-day rally
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (159+ words) Philippine shares corrected lower Friday but managed to stay above the 6,600 level on profit-taking after the index rallied for seven straight trading days. The Philippine Stock Exchange index ended the week at 6,611.24, down 14.22 points or 0.22 percent while the broader all-shares…...
Philippines released 63% of P6.793 trillion 2026 budget in January
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (185+ words) The government released P4.251 trillion of its P6.793-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2026 as of the end of January, representing 62.6 percent of the total program, Department of Budget and Management data showed. According to the figures, P2.759 trillion in programmed appropriations was…...
Philippines releases 63% of P6.793 trillion 2026 budget in January
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (185+ words) The government released P4.251 trillion of its P6.793-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2026 as of the end of January, representing 62.6 percent of the total program, Department of Budget and Management data showed. According to the figures, P2.759 trillion in programmed appropriations was…...
Amidst Volatility: Preparing Philippine Business for Global Economic Realignment
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (235+ words) Manila, Philippines " As the world faces escalating geopolitical risks, shifting trade alliances, and technological disruption, Philippine government and Amidst Volatility: Preparing Philippine Business for Global Economic Realignment Manila, Philippines " As the world faces escalating geopolitical risks, shifting trade alliances, and…...
PSEi nears 6,500 after US tariffs ruling boosts global trade outlook
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (880+ words) Philippine stocks closed higher Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rebuked President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, easing global trade concerns. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index traded above the 6,500 level for most of the day before closing at 6,488.51, up 23.39 points, or…...
Keynesian theory can’t help the economy at this time
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (587+ words) Keynesian theory cannot come into play to save the day when the right environment for strategic government intervention is absent. Whenever I think of the Keynesian theory can't help the economy at this time Keynesian theory cannot come into play…...