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Saturday, 23 May 2026
5 days ago

PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt economy

CEBU CITY — The country’s leading umbrella organization for exporters has warned that prolonged political tensions arising from the recent turmoil in the Senate could undermine investor confidence and slow economic momentum.
7 days ago

SSI first quarter profits tumble as shoppers cut back on luxury spending

The Tantoco family-led SSI Group Inc. is feeling the strain from weaker consumer spending as inflation, fuel shocks and tighter household budgets push shoppers toward discounts while weighing on luxury purchases.
29 Apr 2026
9:47PM

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.
29 Apr 2026
10:14AM

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

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.
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