Sunday, 15 November 2026
3 days ago
UK research firm downgrades PH growth forecasts as economic slowdown deepens
The Philippines faces a longer economic slowdown as weak consumer spending, soaring inflation and delays in government infrastructure projects threaten to hold back growth well into 2027, according to London-based research firm BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
3 days ago
INSIDER HOUR | Metrobank’s plan for the economic slump: Go on offense
We were supposed to talk about Metrobank's latest achievement: being named the Philippines' strongest bank by The Asian Banker for the sixth consecutive year. But the conversation soon turned to the challenges facing the Philippine economy and how Metrobank is preparing to navigate them.
4 days ago
PH government workers fare best, domestic staff worst in mental health
The Filipinos who clean homes, serve meals and entertain customers are among those reporting the poorest mental health in the country, while government employees appear to be coping better than most.
5 days ago
PH economy slows for 5th straight quarter, longest streak since 2011
The Philippine economy grew just 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2026, extending its slowdown to five consecutive quarters, the longest such streak since 2011.
6 Nov 2026
9:42AM
D&L 9-month profit rises 15% despite falling sales as costs ease
D&L Industries managed to grow profits despite falling sales as lower production costs helped the Lao family's food ingredients and chemicals manufacturing business recover from a period of expensive raw materials.
28 Oct 2026
5:44PM
‘No retreat’: MVP urges businesses to invest despite economic headwinds
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is urging Philippine companies to keep investing rather than retreat in the face of mounting economic pressures, warning that conditions could get worse before they improve.
12 Oct 2026
3:50PM
Strong banks, weaker economy: Philippine lenders face a tougher 2027
Philippine banks are still lending at a healthy pace, but that growth may be concealing a buildup of bad debt that could become harder to ignore as the economy slows.
9 Oct 2026
10:02AM
PH clears path for global bond funds ahead of J.P. Morgan index entry
The Philippines is seeking to draw more foreign investment into its government bond market as the country prepares to join a major J.P. Morgan index in January.
25 Sep 2026
6:23PM
Property CEOs join forces to seek tax breather as housing pressure builds
The country’s biggest property groups are closing ranks behind a push to delay new valuation rules, raising the pressure on the Marcos administration as developers grapple with higher costs, unsold units and a massive housing backlog.
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