Ben Arnold de Vera

Peso strength may be short-lived—World Bank

The Philippine peso's gains against the United States (US) dollar at the start of the year may be erased by the widening current account deficit, according to the World Bank.

Record-high ₱16.6-trillion Philippine debt poses repayment pressures

The national government's debt soared to a new record high of ₱16.63 trillion at the end of the first two months of 2025, putting pressure on its capability to repay obligations.

Philippines' limited role in tariff wars reflects its manufacturing sector lagging behind

While the Philippines would be insulated from the tariff wars initiated by United States (US) President Donald Trump, it cannot reap the potential benefits from the supply chain restructuring of affected businesses in targeted countries.

Philippines to buck emerging markets' weak growth outlook—Capital Economics

The Philippines would buck the trend of weak growth prospects in emerging markets (EMs) amid the United States' (US) tariffs threat, according to the think tank Capital Economics.

Peso depreciation amid dollar strength may delay BSP rate cuts—MUFG

A weaker peso, caused by United States (US) tariffs lifting the US dollar and the Philippines' wider current account deficit, may delay further interest rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), according to Japanese banking giant MUFG Bank Ltd.