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World Bank trims forecast Ph growth further to 5.6 percent

The World Bank who in September this year recalculated the country's growth path at a slower pace of 5.7 percent in terms of local output expansion, has trimmed its forecast further to 5.6 percent.

Asia-Pacific countries seen posting accelerated growth this year

Asia and Pacific countries like the Philippines are seen collectively pushing local output growth, measured as the gross domestic product (GDP), averaging higher than global output growth at 4.6 percent this year, according to the latest Regional Economic Outlook published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Manila exercises good neighbor policy and contributes to IMF’s subsidy fund

Although the Philippines has to deal with the economic scarring dealt on countries by the pandemic just like everyone else, the $404 billion southeast...

Monetary board green lights $2.7 billion 3Q government borrowing plan

The monetary board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday approved the government plan to borrow $2.7 billion more from overseas creditors in the quarter ending September this year.

Manila emerges from Article IV consultations “strong” post-pandemic

The Philippines is adjudged to have emerged from the pandemic on strong economic footing based on the preliminary assessment of a four-man visiting team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Oil prices surge amid Hormuz power struggle

Oil markets jolted higher Thursday as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated, with Iran and the US both asserting control over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.

Franchising seen resilient despite slower 2026 growth

Franchising in the Philippines is emerging as a strategic bright spot in 2026, even as industry expansion cools alongside a moderating economy, according to the Philippine Franchise Association.

DENZA targets PH SUV market with electrified duo

DENZA Philippines is stepping up its assault on the country’s crowded spirts utility vehicle (SUV) segment, rolling out two electrified models—the B5 and B8—in a bid to challenge gasoline-powered incumbents and capture a slice of the fast-growing market.

BSP declares end to rate cuts, signals steady borrowing costs ahead

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled that its interest rate easing cycle has come to an end, with Governor Eli Remolona saying the latest 25-basis-point adjustment will likely be the last.
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