The Philippine economy is expected to grow between five and six percent in 2026, the Department of Finance (DOF) said, slightly lower than earlier projections. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya’s economy continues to gain momentum, posting a 4.4-percent growth in 2024 and bringing its total gross domestic product (GDP) to P65.51 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region 2. Read more »
Iloilo City has once again emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Western Visayas, posting a gross domestic product (GDP) of P171.57 billion in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Read more »
The Ateneo School of Government has released an analysis of the 2025 national expenditure budget, highlighting what it describes as a disproportionate allocation toward the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Read more »
The Philippine government’s debt-to-GDP ratio has risen to 63.1 percent as of the second quarter of 2025, reaching its highest level in two decades. Read more »
The Philippines has suffered massive economic losses due to corruption in government flood control projects, with Finance Secretary Ralph Recto estimating damages at over P100 billion since 2023. Read more »
