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DBCC recalibrates economic assumptions

Inflation is front and center in the minds of the economic managers who have recalibrated its path to a higher plane between now and...

Slowbalization takes center stage at ongoing World Bank/IMF spring meetings

The world’s economies have entered a phase of slowbalization where global output growth measured as its gross domestic product (GDP) have been recast downward...

Inflation-amplifying food prices still top of mind at BSP

Among the issues that concern the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) the most, price pressure on food that amplify inflation remain front and center. In...

‘Inflation should not top 8.2% in March’

The rate at which prices change, or inflation, were to have sufficiently eased in March as to have moderated no higher than 8.2 percent,...

Asia economies to benefit from continued China expansion – IMF

Even though global growth is forecast lower this year than in 2022, individual country output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) should...

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AirAsia Philippines faces total shutdown over P271-M unpaid obligations

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has warned AirAsia Philippines that it could be forced to stop all operations if it does not settle outstanding financial dues amounting to P271.94 million.

Back-to-school costs rise for many Filipino families

Parents preparing for the opening of classes on June 8 will face higher prices for a significant portion of school supplies, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reporting that nearly one-third of monitored items cost more than they did a year ago.

Jollibee anchors global expansion on strict food safety standards

Jollibee Group on Wednesday said that food safety and quality remain non-negotiable priorities serving as the foundation for operational excellence, consumer trust, and sustainable expansion across more than 10,000 stores worldwide.

Senate elects new leaders as Escudero joins session

The Senate broke a two-day leadership deadlock on Wednesday after former Senate President Francis Escudero joined the chamber’s session, paving the way for the election of Sherwin Gatchalian as the new Senate president and the reorganization of key committees. The leadership change is expected to face legal and procedural challenges from allies of former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, who dispute the validity of the proceedings. Among the chamber’s first actions under the new leadership was the designation of a presiding officer for impeachment trials, except in cases involving the President, signaling efforts to restore the Senate’s legislative and constitutional functions after days of paralysis.
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