Foreign investment pledges hit P67.3-B in Q2

MANILA – Approved foreign investment pledges (FI) reached P67.38 billion in the second quarter of the year,…

GCash, Maya commit to unlink from online gambling platforms

E-wallet GCash and digital payment firm Maya have assured authorities and the public they would comply with…

Dengue cases up 40% – affordable protection now available for as low as ₱1/day

The rainy season may bring a welcome break from the scorching summer, but it also comes…

Higher US tariff to have limited impact on PH GDP: DOF exec

The Philippines’ economic output this 2025 is not expected to be hit by the imposition of…

Economist optimistic of up to 6% GDP for PH this year

By Joann Villanueva An economist remains hopeful of a 5.5 to 6 percent growth for the…

Gov’t commits to sustain inclusive growth – Balisacan

The Marcos administration has made progress in strengthening the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals but the government remains…

World Bank backs PH efforts to strengthen community resilience 

MANILA – The World Bank, through an International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loan, is providing a…

Economist sees faster PH economic growth in Q2 

By Anna Leah Gonzales MANILA – The Philippine economy likely grew at a faster pace in the…

BOC posts PHP1-B surplus collection for July

MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday reported it has surpassed its July 2025 collection…

Trade chief hopes 19% tariff on PH exports can still be reduced 

MANILA – Trade Secretary Cristina Roque is optimistic that the tariff on Philippine exports to the US…