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Philippines as net borrowing state improves in Q2-2022

The country’s status as one who borrows from rather than lends to neighbors on the global stage improved substantially in the second quarter of 2022.

Hot money net inflows only $887M, way below $3.5B target

Although this reversed the net outflow of $574.5 million recorded in 2021, the net inflow was way below the revised $3.5 billion target set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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GDP expands 7.6% in 2022, fastest in nearly 50 years

The Philippine economy expanded in 2022 by 7.6 percent, exceeding the government’s target and thus far the fastest growth among emerging Asian economies, helped by strong consumer consumption amid a so-called “revenge spending” and a robust services sector.

Q3 2022 GDP growth maintained at 7.6%

The government has retained the projected local output growth measured as the gross domestic product (GDP) at 7.6 percent in the third quarter of 2022, according to National Statistician Dennis Mapa.

BSP chief sees below 2% inflation in early 2024

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla expects inflation falling below the lower end of the government’s two- to four-percent target range early...

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BDO earnings rise to P20.1B despite higher provisions

BDO Unibank, Inc. on Friday reported a net income of ₱20.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 2 percent from ₱19.7 billion a year earlier, driven by steady performance across its core businesses.

Ant, IFC, GCash launch MSME sustainability scorecard

Ant International, IFC, and GCash are developing a Sustainability Impact Scorecard designed to help micro, small, and medium enterprises measure environmental and social performance, adopt sustainable practices, and align with global ESG standards.

Ayala holds earnings, trims capex amid uncertainty  

Diversified investment holding company Ayala Corp. is reassessing its capital expenditure program for the year as global macroeconomic volatility forces a more cautious investment stance, though the conglomerate is keeping its earnings targets unchanged for now, according to president and CEO Cezar P. Consing.

DA prepares for possible strong El Niño in late 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing for a possible moderate to strong El Niño later in 2026, warning it could reduce farm output, cut farmers’ incomes, and slow economic growth.

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