PH firms brace for tougher times after Christmas season

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine businesses may be dragged back to a harsh reality after this year’s holiday season, which they expect will offer only a temporary balm against mounting domestic and external pressures on all fronts. According to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business group, Christmas may provide a brief

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