The Philippines’ relatively low level of trade openness could constrain its ability to build greater economic influence, as a study by state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found that deeper integration into global trade is among the factors that could...
The Philippines recorded its lowest poverty rate on record last year, achieving its single-digit target ahead of schedule as sustained economic growth and tamer inflation boosted household incomes. According to full-year data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s...
As the Philippine property sector continues to evolve, a new generation of leaders is helping shape where the industry goes next. Among those recognized at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards is Monica D. Lorenzo, director for Leisure and Business Development at Torre Lorenzo...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rebounded as the surge across global markets emboldened investors to hunt for bargains in the local equity market. The PSEi jumped 80.12 points, or 1.3 percent, to close at 6,238.46 on Thursday, Aug. 20, driven by broad-based gains led by a rally in mining...
The Philippines ranked first globally in high-technology exports as a share of total trade, but weak research productivity and university-industry engagement continue to weigh on the country’s innovation performance, according to the National Innovation Council (NIC). In its 2025 progress report,...
The Visayas and Mindanao real estate markets continue to gain ground, with Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo emerging as key growth areas, according to a recent Colliers report. Supported by infrastructure, tourism, business activity, and steady demand, the region is creating more opportunities for...
Local equities declined as the peso dropped to an all-time low against the United States (US) dollar and global oil prices advanced, stoking fears that accelerating inflation will force borrowing costs to stay elevated. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) sank 106.36 points, or 1.7 percent,...
The government’s practice of issuing blanket class suspensions during severe weather is threatening long-term economic growth by deepening the existing learning crisis, according to a former state planning chief. Karl Kendrick Chua, who served as socioeconomic planning secretary, cautioned that...
Local stocks finished virtually unchanged in Tuesday session, as a late-stage wave of selective bargain hunting offset lingering investor anxiety surrounding Middle East turmoil and cooling domestic economic indicators. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) crept up 2.90 points, or 0.05...
Filipino children who experience physical or emotional violence from a parent at age 10 are about half as likely to remain enrolled in school by age 14 as those who are not exposed to such violence, with the impact more pronounced among girls, according to state-run policy think tank Philippine...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped in thin trades on Monday, Aug. 17, as overseas Filipino (OF) remittance growth slowed down, while United States (US) bourses weakened due to softer economic data. The main index lost 35.5 points, or 0.56 percent, to close at 6,261.80. The services...
The Philippines must push through political and economic reforms in the final two years of the Marcos Jr. administration to rebuild confidence and strengthen the economy’s growth potential, according to the country’s chief economist. During the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC)...
