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PHILIPPINE economic growth picked up in the second quarter (Q2), the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday, ...
The Philippine Statistics Authority reports the economy grew 5.5% in the second quarter of 2025 despite the slowdown of government spending growth. Full story: ...
MANILA: The Philippine economy grew slightly faster than forecast in the second quarter on the back of strong farm output and ...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has renewed the Philippines’ commitment to uphold the Association of Southeast Asian ...
The Philippines is in the process of acquiring more BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, President Ferdinand Marcos ...
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Optimism is high in local, even in the NCR

OPTIMISM is always high, whenever we speak of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in local chambers of commerce ...
The Philippine economy expanded at a slightly faster pace in the second quarter, as easing inflation helped support household ...
Marking 75 years of ties, India and the Philippines seize the moment to align strategic priorities, boost defence and ...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pushed back against China’s narrative that the Philippines is provoking instability in the ...
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Economic indicators

Many decades ago, in one of my economics classes, we discussed how two interesting indicators, Meralco and San Miguel beer sales, can give us an idea of the economy’s health.
China on Friday said it lodged "serious protests" against the Philippines after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
India’s growing engagement with Philippines marks a substantive milestone in its regional diplomacy and defence outreach, one that promises wide-ranging strategic and economic ramifications.