Earlier this month, the credit rater hiked the country’s banking sector operating environment score to “bbb-” from “bb+.” All rated Philippine banks’ viability ratings (VR) were also ...

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PIA) — SOCCSKSARGEN has been tagged as the 10th fastest-growing regional economy in the Philippines, with a 5.5 percent growth rate in 2024, according to lawyer Maqtahar L.

MANILA, Philippines — The economy of Metro Manila expanded at a faster pace in 2024, driven primarily by the growth in the services sector, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — The services sector remained the leading driver of MIMAROPA’s economy in 2024, contributing 51.1 percent to the region’s total economic output. During the ...

MANILA: The Philippine central bank resumed its easing cycle on Thursday, as expected, cutting its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% to help the economy cope with global challenges ...

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks are among the least ... limited trade exposure to the US and a relatively diversified economy. “Within APAC, the lowest additional US tariffs are now ...