Philippines’ dollar reserves fall to 7-month low in March
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ dollar reserves fell to a seven-month low at end-March as its gold holdings and foreign investments declined, preliminary...
Author : Michael H. Henry
Oil shock brings inflation to 4.1%
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter FASTER PRICE INCREASES in fuel, electricity and food including rice, drove Philippine inflation past the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)...
House summons audit, tax agencies in VP Duterte’s impeachment probe
By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter THE HOUSE of Representatives Justice Committee has issued separate subpoenas to the Commission on Audit (CoA) and Bureau of...
Globe secures back-to-back wins as Most Sustainable and Most Active Mobile Network for Environment at 2026 Consumer Choice Awards
For the second consecutive year, Globe was named Most Sustainable Mobile Network and Most Active Mobile Network for the Environment at the 2026 Consumer Choice...
Middle East war threatens Philippine growth outlook
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE MIDDLE EAST conflict threatens the Philippines’ growth prospects but a rebound in private spending and robust exports could still...
House body summons Ombudsman as VP’s impeachment probe deepens
THE HOUSE of Representatives Justice Committee has summoned the Ombudsman to testify and turn over Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte‑Carpio’s wealth declarations, a move that deepens...
Pag-IBIG Fund approves benefits package for repatriated OFWs under PBBM directive
In adherence to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to provide timely and meaningful assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the...
Puregold highlights sari-sari stores’ role in driving grassroots commerce and MSME growth
In its final installment of the Sari-Sari Stories, Puregold releases “Pangalan,” a moving tribute to the sari-sari stores that continue to power daily life, grassroots enterprise,...
Poll: Inflation likely hit 20-month high in March
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter SHARP OIL PRICE increases driven by supply disruptions from the Middle East war, along with pricier rice, may have pushed...
Overtaxed but underserved: Fixing the Philippines’ tax system to unlock investment
At the 2026 Economic Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Briefing held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one message resonated strongly: The Philippines is overtaxed,...