THE Philippine economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 2.8% in the first quarter, the slowest pace since the pandemic, as the fallout from a corruption scandal and soaring oil prices triggered by the ...

GDP growth fell sharply in the first quarter, raising concerns about whether the country can still hit its growth targets.

MANILA, Philippines — Finance Secretary Frederick Go has maintained that the Philippines’ lackluster economic growth in the last quarter of 2025 is “not a disaster,” pointing to strong macroeconomic ...

MANILA, June 7 (Reuters) - The Philippine economy is poised to expand faster than expected this year, albeit still seen to post a slowdown versus 2022, thanks to resilient domestic demand despite high ...

Conclusion Metro Manila’s retail sector is stabilizing, but not without headwinds. Total stock reached 7.9 million sq m as of Q1 2026, with new supply moderating sharply versus pre-pandemic highs.

The Philippine economy may bounce back and post growth of around five percent in the second semester, supported by higher ...

(Bloomberg) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. struck an optimistic note about the prospects of his nation’s economy, voicing confidence that the country was on track to grow close to its ...

(Third of a series) Having established in Series 1 the historical roots of Philippine underindustrialization and, in Series 2 ...

One month in, the year is already seeing a bizarre brawl between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and predecessor Rodrigo Duterte. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addresses supporters at a ...