Saturday, 2 May 2026
2 days ago
ADB cuts developing Asia-Pacific growth outlook on energy cost surge
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sharply downgraded its growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific and raised inflation forecasts, as prolonged Middle East tensions push up energy prices.
2 days ago
Central Visayas sees path to 2026 recovery
CEBU CITY—Economic planners remain optimistic that Central Visayas will bounce back despite the economic slowdown in 2025 and high inflation rate in the first quarter of 2026.
9 Apr 2026
4:25PM
Bureau of Customs hits record P239B in Q1 as Discaya luxury car auctions boost haul
The Bureau of Customs delivered a record P239 billion in first-quarter collections, with revenues partly boosted by the auction of seized luxury vehicles owned by the Discaya family tied to flood control projects.
27 Mar 2026
9:35AM
VIEWS FROM THE PEAK: Safe havens, no longer safe?
While the US dollar is having its moment under the sun, gold is quietly losing its shine.
26 Mar 2026
11:01AM
DOF: Australia backs PH with P1.9-B grant to boost jobs, businesses
The Philippines has secured an AUD45 million (P1.9 billion) grant from Australia to fix bottlenecks in doing business and accelerate private sector growth.
24 Mar 2026
10:47PM
INSIDER INFO | War anxiety dominates private dinners in Manila’s elite circles
By: Miguel R. Camus
The war that seemed so distant just weeks ago is now hitting closer to home.
24 Mar 2026
4:59PM
Tycoon Consunji: Fuel shock may hit economy harder than pandemic disruptions
Tycoon Isidro Consunji said the group is bracing for rising fuel costs, warning that the worsening supply-driven shock could prove more disruptive to the economy than the pandemic that brought businesses to a standstill a few years ago.
18 Mar 2026
9:56AM
DOF chief: PH boosts PPP pipeline, eases rules to offset global headwinds
The government is doubling down on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and reform measures to position the Philippines as a more competitive destination for capital, as it works to sustain investor momentum despite global headwinds.
17 Mar 2026
9:26PM
‘This may take a while’: Tycoon Sy-Coson says SM braces for slower growth, sees rebound
By: Miguel R. Camus
SM Investments Corp. vice chair Teresita Sy-Coson said the group is bracing for slower growth in 2026 as global risks deepen, but she sees demand holding steady and expects an eventual upswing.
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