Economy

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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.

17 Mar 2026

3:41PM

PH to secure 2 million oil barrels as war threatens supply, says DOF Secretary Go

By: Miguel R. Camus

The Marcos administration is moving to secure fuel supply as global disruptions loom, ordering the procurement of 2 million barrels of oil to bolster reserves, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said on Tuesday.

8 Mar 2026

2:11PM

Petron, Flying V, SeaOil offer cheaper fuel amid oil price hike

Motorists searching for the best value at the pump are increasingly finding it at stations operated by Petron, Flying V, and SeaOil, which are keeping prices among the lowest in several monitored areas even as global oil tensions push fuel supply costs higher.