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Inflation to stay within forecasts in February, but pressure builds
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in February 2026 to settle between 2.3 percent and 3.1 percent, staying within the government’s 2 to 4 percent target range.
BSP launches monthly business survey; firms turn cautiously optimistic
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released the first results of its new monthly Business Expectations Survey (BES), giving policymakers a more frequent reading of business sentiment across the country.
Tariff truce sparks Philippine garments export sprint
Philippine apparel exporters are racing against time, scrambling to squeeze shipments into a fleeting 150-day window after the US trimmed newly imposed tariffs from 19 percent to as low as 10 percent, or potentially 15 percent.
P1T reserve breach powers SSS pension boost
State-run pension fund Social Security System (SSS) is set to roll out another round of pension increases and a new micro loan program after its reserve fund breached the P1-trillion mark for the first time in its 69-year history, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced Thursday.
Meralco posts record P50.57B profit on strong generation growth
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a record net income of P50.57 billion in 2025, up 9 percent from P46.47 billion in 2024, driven by stronger contributions from its power distribution and generation businesses.
