Even as the Philippines is seen posting its weakest post-global financial crisis (GFC) growth, think tank Oxford Economics still stands firm on its assumption that local monetary authorities will emerge among the “active hawks” on monetary policy, with jumbo rate hikes looming. Louise Loo, Asia...
Businesses have turned more pessimistic about the global economic outlook amid the ongoing United States (US)/Israel war with Iran, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In an April 30 report, Oxford Economics head of macro scenarios Jamie Thompson said the conflict in the Middle East is...
ILOILO CITY – The University of San Agustin-College of Law (USA-COL) in Iloilo won the world championship in the moot law court competition that focuses on human rights and the freedom of expression at the University of Oxford in England. The university announced that the Bulahan Price Team...
Pockets of extreme tightness in refined fuel supply across Asia are emerging as a major constraint on growth, with the Philippines among the most exposed economies, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In report last Wednesday, April 15, Oxford Economics senior economist Sheana Yue warned that...
The Philippines’ energy rationing measures, including a shortened four-day workweek for some government offices, are disproportionately hitting low-income households, raising risks of stagflation and potential social unrest, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a report on Thursday, April...
Oxford, United Kingdom — Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo has been awarded the Programme Director’s Prize, an honor presented to a student who has made an exceptional contribution to the classroom and cohort. Recipients are selected by a panel of judges that includes the Programme Director and the...
NIGHT OWL When people speak about Oxford, they often speak about its history, its prestige, and its excellence. They speak of it as though it exists somewhere above ordinary life. But what Oxford taught me most was not grandeur. It was bravery. Standing at the Holywell Music Room and speaking on...
The Philippines and its emerging neighbors in Southeast Asia face deepening threat of physical fuel shortages and systemic economic paralysis as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off refined petroleum imports. According to Oxford Economics, the Philippines is among the most...
The Philippines has lagged behind its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) neighbors in attracting Chinese outbound direct investment (ODI), even as other emerging-market (EM) economies in the region continue to benefit from China’s overseas investment growth, according to think tank...
The global oil price and supply shock caused by the war in the Middle East may reverse early 2026 gains by Philippine exporters, according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a report on Monday, March 30, Oxford Economics senior economist Sheana Yue said that while Asian goods exports started 2026...
Asian nations would be dragged into the intensifying trade and geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington, even as the Philippines may emerge unscathed due to its neutral position in trade with both China and the United States (US), according to think tank Oxford Economics. In a Sept. 22...
While Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth showed relative strength in the second quarter, private-sector economists believe it is not strong enough to prevent the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from further reducing interest rates, as inflation is expected to remain soft and growth...
