Romualdez: PH economy doing good under Marcos’ ‘competent hands’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - @inquirerdotnet 05/08/2025

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte — House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda believe that the country’s economy is still doing good under the Marcos administration, as gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.4…

Slower than expected: PH economy grows by 5.4% in Q1

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 05/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy grew below market expectations in the first quarter, which the Marcos administration described as a “measured start” amid tariff-induced global headwinds. Gross domestic product (GDP), or the sum of all products…

Balisacan: PH can achieve upper-middle income status by 2026

04/21/2025

The Philippines’ income status may soon shift to upper-middle income by 2026, the state’s top socioeconomic planner said, if the country can maintain annual economic growth of at least 6 percent. At a press conference, Seretary Arsenio…

Business confidence drops in Q1 amid economic uncertainty

Alden M. Monzon - @inquirerdotnet 03/30/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Business confidence declined in the first three months of the year due to economic uncertainties. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Business Expectation Survey released on Friday, the confidence index fell to 31.2%…

Remittance growth slows in January 2025 to $2.84B

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 03/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Remittances experienced slower growth in January as the typical surge in cash transfers during the holiday season subsided. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) revealed that cash remittances coursed through banks increased…

PH economy expected to grow faster in 2025

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral, Meg Adonis 02/27/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economy may grow faster this year than in 2024, boosted by election-related spending. However, a global trade war could slow growth below the government’s target. Angelo Taningco, chief economist at Security Bank…

PH office vacancies surge to all-time high amid Pogos’ departure

Meg J. Adonis - @inquirerdotnet 02/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine office space vacancy rose to an all-time high in 2024 due mainly to the exit of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), with this level likely climbing higher this year on the back of…

PH likely misses GDP target in 2024 amid late-season storms

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 01/27/2025

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the total value of goods and services produced, likely grew by 5.8% in the fourth quarter, based on the median forecast of 12 economists surveyed by the Inquirer. Economic…

Visayas poised for continued economic growth in 2025, OPAV says

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) recently expressed its focus on fostering economic growth in the Visayas region with a vision for the year 2025. In a forum with…

UN report: PH one of strongest performers in Southeast Asia

Anna Leah Gonzales - Philippine News Agency 01/13/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine economic growth is expected to accelerate this year and in 2026, making the country one of the strongest performers among Southeast Asian economies. UN report: PH one of strongest performers in Southeast Asia…

Marcos-Duterte feud seen as major economic risk ahead of 2025 elections

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 12/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Political instability from the ongoing feud between President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte could pose a major economic risk, especially if it results in poor outcomes in the 2025 midterm elections and disrupts…

Strong US alliance seen boosting PH stocks to 8,600 in 2025

Meg J. Adonis - @inquirerdotnet 12/02/2024

The Philippines’ strong alliance with the United States could protect it from the effects of another Donald Trump presidency, potentially helping the local stock market reach 8,600 by the end of 2025. Strong US alliance seen boosting…

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