Even though construction was among the key growth drivers of the Philippine economy in the third quarter of 2025, the capacity utilization of the industrial and construction sectors edged lower to 71.9 percent from 72 percent in the previous quarter.

‘Bleak’ outlook for PH’s construction sector

To bring down inflation, the Department of Finance (DOF) wants to cut tariffs on rice imports below 35 percent to pull down retail prices of the staple, a major inflationary pressure.

DOF bats for rice tariff cuts

As inflation cooled to 3.3 percent in August (from 4.4 percent in July), government's optimism of better days ahead for the economy might just be dampened with food prices expected to rise bigtime during the Christmas season brought about by the heavy holiday demand for family and corporate gatherings.

Hold that glee over declining inflation

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. has greenlit a robust P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025, aiming to fortify the nation against economic challenges while prioritizing job creation, healthcare enhancement, and infrastructure development.

PBBM: 2025 budget to 'boost economy'

The Philippine equities market made a remarkable recovery in July, as investors looked forward to better inflation and economic growth figures, and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and US Federal Agency reducing policy rates.


PH Stock Market's Remarkable Recovery

5.7% Q1 Growth Higher than last year's

NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan affirms that the first-quarter 5.7-percent GDP growth figure is among the highest among Asian economies, demonstrating the resiliency of the Philippine economy.

SLIGHT RECOVERY IN GDP IN THE OFFING

BURUANGA, Aklan — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has taken a significant step towards boosting tourism in the region by awarding a P743-million contract for constructing a new cruise ship port in Buruanga, Aklan. 

P743-M Cruise Ship Port To Boost Economic Growth

As groups continue airing concerns on viability of sovereign wealth fund

At P2.5 million monthly salary being asked by Maharlika Investment Corp. President and CEO Rafael Consing, this amount is atrocious and wicked for a country that is reeling from poverty, high unemployment and underemployment, a crisis in education, a yawning housing gap, a country in deep debt here and abroad and a healthcare system that is elusive to the masses.


Maharlika Investment chief bats for P2.5- M monthly salary

Manufacturing output in the Philippines hit a 2-year high during the first half of 2024, a stark contrast to the sector’s “lackluster” performance in past months and years since the pandemic.

Manufacturing output hits 2-year high

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