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Philippines current account deficit seen rising in next 2 years

By Keisha Ta-Asan | 4 days ago

Nomura Global Markets Research has raised its current account deficit (CAD) forecast for the Philippines over the next two years, citing external pressures expected to weigh on the country’s economy.

Business

Toward more gas power development in the Phl

By Bienvenido Oplas Jr. | 6 days ago

The fastest-growing major economies in the world – those in the top 50 largest GDP size – are mostly Asians. For...

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Key trends shaping the Phl economy in 2025

By Joefel Ortega Banzon | 14 days ago

As we look ahead to 2025, the Philippine economy faces both exciting opportunities and challenges. Here’s a simple look...

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Filipino first policy

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | December 29, 2024 - 12:00am

Recently, I’ve received a number of letters from our readers calling for a national policy that would prioritize Filipinos and Philippine-made products and services in all aspects of the economy.

Business

The Philippine economy: Expectations vs reality

By Rupert Paul Manhit | December 28, 2024 - 4:15pm

We have been fortunate to maintain an economy that is well-positioned to strengthen its role in the Indo-Pacific supply ...

News Commentary

Cleared

By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | December 28, 2024 - 12:00am

This has to be good news for all consumers expecting a reliable and stable power supply for our economy in the coming years.

Opinion

Surigao town appeals to Marcos Jr.: Save small fishers from SC ruling

By Cristina Chi | December 27, 2024 - 2:27pm

Local officials of a town dependent on fishing have called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Supreme Court to reverse...

Headlines

More twists, turns await stock market next year

By Richmond Mercurio | December 27, 2024 - 12:00am

While threats and uncertainties abound, prospects for the Philippine stock market remain upbeat for next year after a 2024...

Business

Albay ‘blue economy’ muling isinusulong

By Joy Cantos | December 24, 2024 - 12:00am

Muling isinusulong ng Albay Blue Lane (ABL) Inc., isang “non-government organization” (NGO), ang pinasimulan nitong konsepto at pangkaunlarang programang ‘blue economy’ na naglalayong pangalagaan...

Bansa

Worsening trade deficit

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | December 15, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippine government is the single largest procuring entity in the local economy, allocating at least a trillion pesos each year of taxpayers’ money to acquire goods and services for its projects and to...

Business