Philippines economy

The massive free trade pact has faced opposition from agricultural groups, who fear it could open the country to a wave of imported produce.

Last year saw several Southeast Asian economies bounce back from the distortions and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The country's economy has rebounded from its COVID-19 recession, posting a growth rate of 7.6 percent in 2022.

The economics of cement production, particularly in emerging markets, are closely entwined with both politics and climate policy.

In December, the staple vegetable was selling for more than the cost of chicken and beef.

The planned Maharlika Investment Fund has attracted controversy, with critics claiming that it is unnecessary and is open to abuse.

Such funds are usually set up in smallish commodity exporting nations that run large current account surpluses. The Philippines is neither of these.

Planners are banking on strong economic growth, reduced inflation, and a strengthening peso in 2023. But are these assumptions sound?

The Philippine leader's comments hint at the balance that he will attempt to strike in his country's foreign relations.

The president's six-day working trip offered some glimpses into the priorities of his administration.

The Philippine Statistics Authority says that nearly 1 in 5 Filipinos are living below the poverty line – but the real number could be a lot higher.

The administration claims that the $94 billion budget will help propel the country out of its COVID-19-induced slump.