Economy

China lowers funding costs with shift to overnight policy rate
Nov 2, 2026

China lowers funding costs with shift to overnight policy rate

The move reduces borrowing costs for financial institutions...

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WTO chief urges PH, ASEAN to diversify trade beyond US, China
Nov 2, 2026

WTO chief urges PH, ASEAN to diversify trade beyond US, China

GENEVA, Switzerland -- The Philippines and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should diversify their trade markets and shift away from heavy reliance on the United States for exports a...

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Poll: October inflation seen hitting over 3-yr high of 7.6%
Nov 2, 2026

Poll: October inflation seen hitting over 3-yr high of 7.6%

MANILA, Philippines — Consumer prices may have risen at their fastest pace in more than three years in October, driven by higher food and oil costs as well as increased transport fares, adding to pres...

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PH firms stay gloomy on inflation, peso woes
Nov 2, 2026

PH firms stay gloomy on inflation, peso woes

MANILA, Philippines — Business sentiment improved slightly in September, though companies remained pessimistic as stubbornly high inflation, a weakening peso and geopolitical tensions continued to wei...

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‘Squeezed’ manufacturers put expansion plans on hold, says FPI
Nov 2, 2026

‘Squeezed’ manufacturers put expansion plans on hold, says FPI

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine manufacturers are left with no choice but to put expansion plans on hold as they face a delicate balancing act between raising prices to offset mounting costs and pres...

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Ayala turnaround gains traction
Nov 2, 2026

Ayala turnaround gains traction

MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Corp.’s efforts to cut losses and tighten capital spending are gaining traction, with improving results from its newer businesses strengthening its turnaround prospects, ac...

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Japanese business chamber questions DOE-DENR asset-surrender rule
Nov 2, 2026

Japanese business chamber questions DOE-DENR asset-surrender rule

MANILA, Philippines — Japanese businesses have raised concerns over a controversial asset-surrender provision introduced ahead of the planned coal mine site bidding, warning that the rule may spoil in...

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Peso, oil risks seen keeping stock investors cautious
Nov 2, 2026

Peso, oil risks seen keeping stock investors cautious

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks may face cautious trading this week as peso weakness, elevated oil prices and the prospect of further interest rate increases weigh on investor sentiment, accor...

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Misguided post-COVID-19 recovery and economic stagnation
Nov 2, 2026

Misguided post-COVID-19 recovery and economic stagnation

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines can no longer afford to mistake economic growth for economic transformation. The International Monetary Fund in 2024 reported that Philippine labor productivity r...

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The mental health imperative: Unlocking workplace productivity and safeguarding the future of the Philippine economy
Nov 2, 2026

The mental health imperative: Unlocking workplace productivity and safeguarding the future of the Philippine economy

(First of a series) In the modern economic landscape, mental health is no longer merely a public health concern or an employee welfare benefit; it is an imperative driver of national productivity and ...

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