Sunday, 19 October 2025
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Experts urge ASEAN to adapt as trade and tariff risks rise
At the recent Security Bank Economic Forum 2025, speakers said that tariff changes, geopolitical rivalries, and slowing global growth are forcing ASEAN governments and companies to rethink trade and investment strategies to stay competitive.
7 Oct 2025
10:21AM
Philippine inflation inches up to 1.7 percent in September 2025
The rise in transport costs—up 1.0 percent in September after a 0.3 percent decline in August—was the main driver of the uptick. The food and non-alcoholic beverages index also inched up to 1.0 percent from 0.9 percent a month earlier, while the rate of increase in the prices in restaurants and accommodation services rose to 2.4 percent from 2.3 percent.
6 Oct 2025
3:59PM
Makati, Malabon lead NCR cities in 2024 economic growth
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the 16 highly urbanized cities (HUCs) and one municipality in the National Capital Region (NCR) grew in 2024 compared with their 2023 levels, according to the latest government data.
1 Oct 2025
4:59PM
Ayala Land sees 'subdued' buyer demand amid flood control mess
By: Miguel R. Camus
Top real estate developer Ayala Land is seeing signs of caution among property buyers as the unfolding flood control scandal adds to market jitters.
26 Sep 2025
9:02AM
PSA: All 82 PH provinces, 33 major cities posted growth in 2024
All 82 provinces and 33 Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) in the country registered economic growth in 2024 compared to 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority said, citing results of the Provincial Product Accounts (PPA).
3 Sep 2025
10:43AM
New DPWH chief seeks airport watch order for Discayas, execs in flood control probe
New Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Vince Dizon has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Immigration to issue a watchlist order on Sarah and Pacifico “Curly” Discaya and other construction, and DPWH executives flagged in the Senate flood control probe.
13 Aug 2025
9:58AM
AI adoption in PH could unlock ₱1.8 trillion in economic gains —study
Artificial intelligence (AI) could inject as much as ₱1.8 trillion (about US$31 billion) into the Philippine economy, equivalent to a 7-percent boost to the country’s 2024 gross value added (GVA), according to a new report by London-based public policy research agency Public First.
11 Aug 2025
4:56PM
Officials urge tighter rules on online gambling in Philippines
Online gambling is one of the fastest-growing segments of the Philippine gambling industry, contributing a large share of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.’s income. But with only 40 percent of operators under regulation, policymakers warn of potential harm to vulnerable groups.
7 Aug 2025
3:48PM
PH economy grew 5.5% in 2nd quarter of 2025
The Philippine economy expanded by 5.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in services, public administration, and consumer spending, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
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