Economy
Philippine growth outlook rosier but risks loom, DLSU
The Philippine economy may finally find firmer footing in 2026—but the path to recovery could still be fragile.
Philippines races to wrap key trade deals by mid-2026
The Philippines is accelerating negotiations for several free trade agreements (FTAs), with officials aiming to conclude key deals by mid-2026 to widen market access for local exporters.
DTI warns vs hoarding, profiteering amid crisis
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Saturday warned retailers against hoarding essential goods and engaging in profiteering, saying such illegal practices will not be tolerated as global tensions threaten to drive up oil prices and logistics costs.
Philippines confident it can pass US labor probe
The Philippines believes it can address concerns raised by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) after Washington launched a new investigation into the country’s alleged shortcomings in enforcing restrictions on goods produced with forced labor.
ASEAN ministers urge restraint in Middle East, shield region’s economy
Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday called for urgent de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, warning that prolonged conflict could ripple across global energy markets and threaten Southeast Asia’s fragile economic recovery.
