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

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

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

Bumaba sa 2.6 porsiyento ang inflation rate sa Lucena City noong Pebrero 2025 mula sa 4.4 porsiyento noong Enero.

Inflation rate sa Quezon, bahagyang bumaba

Even before the war in Iran and its subsequent impacts on the prices of oil products, Eastern Visayas' residents were already feeling the pinch. 

Inflation rate in EV quickens to 3.4%

The Philippine economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2024, but still falls short of the government’s six to 6.5-percent target.

PH economy slows amid global challenges

With four days left before the year ends, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. is now hurdling the biggest challenge to his leadership – a flawed budget courtesy of the greedy members of the House of Representatives, which he must correct or face impeachment.


Better to correct 2025 budget

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

Sumaka ha 4.3% an inflation rate ha Eastern Samar han bulan han Marso 2026, tikang ha 3.3% han Pebrero, sumala han Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Inflation ha Eastern Samar, Sumaka ha 4.3% ha Marso

The Philippines’ outstanding debt climbed by 9.8 percent to P16.05 trillion in 2024, up from P14.62 trillion in 2023, primarily due to increased government borrowings to cover the budget deficit and the impact of a stronger US dollar.

PH debt rises to P16.05-T

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