Cloudy skies with scattered rains are expected over parts of Luzon and Visayas on Thursday, Jan. 30, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) PAGASA, in its weather forecast, said...
The economy maintained its growth momentum in the fourth quarter of 2024, but the full-year expansion fell short of the government's targets, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. The country’s economy, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), grew by 5.2 percent from...
Parts of Luzon and the Visayas will experience cloudy skies with light rains on Wednesday, Jan. 29, due to the effects of the shear line and the northeast monsoon, or “amihan.” (MB Visual Content Group) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA),...
While the Philippine economy has likely accelerated further in the last three months of 2024, majority of the private-sector economists polled by Manila Bulletin doubt its degree was enough to reach the government’s growth target. Following the lower-than-expected quarter-three gross...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that several areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, will experience cooler weather as the effects of the northeast monsoon, or "amihan," prevail in the coming days. (MARK BALMORES /...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies with isolated rains are expected across Luzon and the rest of the country on Monday, Jan. 27. (MB Visual Conten Group) In its weather forecast, PAGASA said that the northeast monsoon, or...
Cloudy weather with scattered rains is expected in parts of Luzon and the rest of the country on Saturday, Jan. 25, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the...
Developing economies, including the Philippines, are projected to have the weakest average growth in the first 25 years (2001–2025) of the century, and these countries will continue to grapple with growth setbacks in the next quarter, the World Bank said. According to the multilateral lender’s...
Cloudy skies with isolated rains are expected in parts of Luzon on Saturday, Jan. 18, due to the shear line and the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN /...
London-based HSBC projects that the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries will deliver robust economic growth this year, with the peso remaining resilient despite a stronger US dollar. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, James Cheo, HSBC chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India, projected...
Philippine economic growth in 2024 likely fell below the government's downscaled target as a string of strong typhoons prevented faster expansion, according to Moody's Analytics. In a Jan. 10 report, Moody's Analytics forecasted the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) to have grown by 5.7...
Overcast skies with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in parts of Luzon and Visayas on Saturday, Jan. 11, due to weather systems being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA...
