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Foreign currency reserves rise, helping buffer peso weakness
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
Holiday hiring falters as jobless numbers rise in December
December is usually when cash registers ring nonstop, delivery vans double-park with abandon, and seasonal jobs pop up like Christmas lights. This time, though, the Philippine labor market delivered a quieter jingle. Despite peak holiday demand, joblessness refused to melt away, hinting that even Santa’s factory may have sent a few elves home early.
Inflation creeps up in January as bills bite back
Headline inflation in the Philippines nudged higher to 2.0 percent in January, a gentle but telling start to the year.
2025 growth slows, keeping rate cuts on the table
The economy rounded 2025 on a weak footing, raising the likelihood of another policy rate adjustment by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
