Philippine inflation eases to 6.8% in May 2026 but stays above central bank target Philippine inflation slowed to 6.8% in May 2026 as fuel prices cooled, but remains well above …
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Marcos struggles to court Japanese investors over Philippine tax and corruption during Tokyo visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarcos Jr. state visit to Japan highlights security gains as tax and corruption fears dampen investor enthusiasm Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan on May 26, 2026 seeks deeper security …
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Philippine rice output could halve amid El Nino, Agriculture Department warns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine rice output at risk as farmers face fertilizer, fuel and El Niño pressures Philippine rice output could fall sharply this year as rising fertilizer and energy costs compound the …
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Philippine economy posts 2.8% Q1 growth as economist warns of Q2 slowdown
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine economy slowdown deepens as Q1 growth hits five-year low at 2.8% Philippine economy slowdown: Q1 annualized growth fell to 2.8% on May 7, 2026, as the Iran war and …
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Philippine central bank raises rate 25 bps, signals more hikes amid inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: BSP raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation spreads Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25bps; Gov. Eli Remolona signals more hikes as inflation …
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Philippine remittances projected to fall sharply as Iran war disrupts jobs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war escalation threatens Philippine remittances and triggers Gulf evacuations Iran war escalation threatens Philippine remittances as Gulf deployments decline and evacuations rise, risking household incomes and straining Manila’s economy. …