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Local borrowings, weak peso push January NG debt higher to P13.7-trillion

Government debt jumped last January, driven higher by domestic borrowings and the weakening peso, the Bureau of the Treasury reported on Tuesday.

All-of-government approach needed to tackle inflation—DOF

The Department of Finance (DOF) wants a whole-of-government approach to tackle inflation that remained elevated in February despite the central bank’s very aggressive monetary...

“Budget deficit path looks encouraging”

The path the budget deficit has taken in 2022 has encouraged the economic managers, particularly Budget chief Amenah F. Paangandaman, who noted that as...
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February inflation slows to 8.6% as transport prices ease 

Lower prices gasoline and diesel helped slow down headline inflation in February to 8.6 percent from 8.7 percent in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority...

Fitch Ratings: Phl to prove itself resilient amid low growth, rising risk asset scenario

London- and New York City-headquartered Fitch Ratings said so-called asset-quality risks the various Philippine banks face at present are increasing due to the rising cost of living and higher interest rates.

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New Clark AI hub touted as investment magnet 

A planned 4,000-acre artificial intelligence (AI)-driven industrial hub in New Clark City is being positioned as a major draw for foreign investments and a catalyst for reviving key Philippine industries, government officials said on Friday.

Confidence signals mixed as risks rise, shaping policy outlook

Consumer sentiment in the Philippines improved at the start of 2026, but both households and businesses are growing more cautious about the months ahead, according to surveys by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The shifting outlook highlights the delicate balance policymakers face as they weigh inflation risks against slowing economic momentum.

Motorcycle taxi riders seek law for protection

Motorcycle taxi riders are welcoming short-term government financial assistance as fuel prices climb, but industry leaders say lasting protection will only come through legislation that secures their livelihoods.

BIR reform push shows early gains, gaps

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is beginning to show early results from its five-pillar reform program, Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza told members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) during a high-level dialogue held with Deloitte Philippines at Dusit Thani Manila.

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