Philippine economy expands 5.4% in 1Q amid global uncertainty
The Philippine economy grew by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority—a modest yet steady performance amid ongoing global uncertainty.
PLDT renews digital support for Mindanao’s largest cooperative
Originally established in the early 2000s to provide basic communication lines, the partnership has evolved into a comprehensive deployment of enterprise solutions—from broadband and wireless connectivity to Google Workspace, adopted through ePLDT, PLDT’s ICT subsidiary.
Black Smoke: No Pope Yet
In the early hours of Thursday in Manila (9 p.m. Wednesday in Rome), the College of Cardinals cast their first vote to choose the 267th Pope, but black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaled no decision yet.
Philippine debt edges higher, still controlled
Outstanding Philippine government debt ticked up slightly to P16.684 trillion by end-March 2025, a 0.31 percent month-on-month increase, signaling stability rather than strain.
Foreign currency reserves dip to $104.6B in April
The country's gross international reserves (GIR) stood at USD104.6 billion as of end-April 2025, down from USD106.7 billion at the end of March, according to preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
