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Philippine jobless rate at 4.4% in November

Philippine jobless rate at 4.4% in November

THE Philippines’ unemployment rate unexpectedly rose year on year in November 20...

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Philippine jobless rate climbs despite holiday hiring

Philippine jobless rate climbs despite holiday hiring

By Erika Mae P. Sinaking THE Philippines’ unemployment rate unexpectedly rose ye...

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Jobless losses by industry

Jobless losses by industry

THE Philippines’ unemployment rate unexpectedly rose year on year in November 20...

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Philippines’ dollar reserves hit $110.9 billion at end-2025

Philippines’ dollar reserves hit $110.9 billion at end-...

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter  The Philippines’ dollar reserves as of end-Decem...

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ADB expects PHL household spending to improve in 2026

ADB expects PHL household spending to improve in 2026

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) said house...

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Factory output grows at slowest pace in 7 months

Factory output grows at slowest pace in 7 months

MANUFACTURING OUTPUT growth fell to a seven‑month low in November, weighed down ...

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Inflation eases to 1.7% in 2025, slowest in 9 years

Inflation eases to 1.7% in 2025, slowest in 9 years

HIGHER FOOD PRICES during the holiday season lifted inflation to 1.8% in Decembe...

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China bans dual-use goods exports for Japan military over Taiwan remarks

China bans dual-use goods exports for Japan military ov...

BEIJING — China has banned exports of dual-use items to Japan that can be used f...

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25% of Filipinos uncertain life will improve in 2026 — survey

25% of Filipinos uncertain life will improve in 2026 — ...

According to a nationwide survey by public opinion firm WR Numero, a quarter of ...

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Pag-IBIG keeps low 3% rate as higher price ceilings lift quality of socialized homes

Pag-IBIG keeps low 3% rate as higher price ceilings lif...

Filipino workers are expected to benefit from better-quality socialized housing ...

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‘February cut on the table,’ says BSP governor Remolona

‘February cut on the table,’ says BSP governor Remolona

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Further monetary policy easing might come as earl...

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Meralco says to kick off nuclear adoption study with USTDA in Q1

Meralco says to kick off nuclear adoption study with US...

MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) plans to begin a study with the United States Trad...

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Top 1,000 companies in the Philippines post P19.51-trillion gross revenues in 2024

Top 1,000 companies in the Philippines post P19.51-tril...

THE TOP 1,000 corporations in the Philippines weathered economic shocks in 2024 ...

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Global trade tensions pose risks to Philippine manufacturing sector

Global trade tensions pose risks to Philippine manufact...

THE Philippine manufacturing sector may face headwinds from increasing global tr...

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Marcos vetoes P92.5-billion in unprogrammed funds in 2026 budget

Marcos vetoes P92.5-billion in unprogrammed funds in 20...

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday signed this year’s P6.79...

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PHL trims 2026, 2027 growth goals

PHL trims 2026, 2027 growth goals

THE PHILIPPINE government lowered its economic growth targets for this year and ...