British banking giant Barclays expects Philippine economic growth this year to fall to a new post-pandemic low, even as easing tensions in the Middle East may help limit further downside risks to the outlook. An April 17 report obtained by Manila Bulletin showed Barclays’ latest forecast of just...
Private sector economists are split over whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will raise interest rates this week, as the need to anchor inflation expectations and defend the peso battles concerns over the fragile economic recovery. Of 10 economists surveyed, five expect a 25-basis-point...
NBA star Jordan Clarkson took some time away from the competitive league and dove right through the bustling streets of New York City to find pockets of Filipino culture and celebrate his heritage. Clarkson starred in an episode of Off Day — produced by American multi-media platform company...
The National Basketball League-Pilipinas (NBL-Pilipinas) and Korean healthcare and lifestyle brand Le P:Lab along with SBTown are coming together for another thrilling 3x3 basketball league, the Philippine Champions Cup. A P2-million prize pool is up for grabs in the tournament that will feature...
This year’s Binibining Pilipinas candidates shared their thoughts on why pageants remain relevant despite the challenges people are facing today, such as oil price hikes and transportation strikes. During their courtesy visit to the Manila Bulletin main office in Intramuros on April 14, the...
To manage risks tied to the growing Peso Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is drafting a policy to establish formal governance for stricter handling of member banks and nonbanks. According to the 2025 Peso RTGS Payment System Report published...
While the oil-induced inflation spike in the Philippines is raising concerns, think tank Capital Economics expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep key interest rates steady for the rest of the year. In an April 15 report, Capital Economics chief emerging markets (EMs) economist...
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...
Filipinos are caught in a financial trap, increasingly forced to borrow money for food and basic needs despite their deep cultural dislike of debt, according to the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) report that highlighted growing strain on household finances. The 2025 Consumer Finance and...
SHELL PILIPINAS CORPORATION will be holding its annual meeting of stockholders on May 12, 2026, Tuesday at 1:00 PM virtually through Shell Operated Webcast. Stockholders may participate in the meeting by remote communication and by voting through the Chairman of the Board as proxy. A copy of the...
Philippine banks face a potential surge in sour loans as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt the domestic economy and weaken the repayment capacity of households, according to S&P Global Ratings. Nikita Anand, S&P Global Ratings director and lead analyst for South and...
Money sent home by overseas Filipinos (OFs) fell to $2.79 billion in February, marking the lowest level in nine months, just before Middle East tensions erupted, which could further reduce remittances. Remittance inflows, which dipped to their lowest since May 2025 at $2.66 billion, reflect a...
