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Asean Business

Philippines sees slower growth, weak peso beyond end of Marcos’ term in 2028

The country’s benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index rallied on Feb 11 to hit 6,543.35 points, from a six-year low of 5,584.34 in November last year.
Asean Business

Philippine equities start the year hot, but can they overcome scandal and slump?

Indonesia and Malaysia restricted access to Grok over the weekend over its generation of sexual content.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Philippines to join Indonesia, Malaysia in blocking Grok AI

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) targets inflation in the range of 2 per cent-4 per cent over the medium term.
Banking & Finance

Philippines central bank sees inflation rising toward target

At the launch of the Philippines' Asean chairmanship logo, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s address omitted any mention of the South China Sea and instead centred on the use of AI.
Asean Business
OUTLOOK 2026

Old, new, borrowed and blue: What are the Philippines’ priorities as it chairs Asean anew?

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Eli Remolona said growth this year was likely to have slowed to between 4 per cent and 5 per cent for the year.
Banking & Finance

Philippines' slow growth raises chance of December rate cut, says central bank chief

“You have the money to run but you cannot outrun the Republic of the Philippines,” says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr who ordered the arrest of a former Congressman and other individuals allegedly tied to a graft scandal.
International

Marcos seeks Singapore, Malaysia help over ex-lawmaker’s planes

Several of the arrested graft suspects escorted by police to an anti-graft court in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
International

Marcos says seven suspects in Philippine graft scandal detained

The Christian religious group earlier said it’s not fighting the government, and that it’s a peaceful movement against corruption.
International

Mega church gathers in Manila to protest against Philippine corruption

Policemen shield themeselves from rocks thrown by protesters after setting fire to a trailer van near Malacanang Palace in Manila on Sep 21, 2025.
International

Thousands rally in the Philippines as anger builds over flood graft

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