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Philippine peso and market volatility

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Philippine peso hits record low amid rising oil prices

The Philippine peso has continued its downward trajectory, reaching new record lows against the US dollar. By early September, the currency slid past the 62.50 mark, hitting an intraday low of 62.58 on September 2, drive

Philippine Senate crisis and Duterte impeachment

103 clusters · 170 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sara Duterte faces legal setbacks in perjury dismissal and impeachment court

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has intensified, with House prosecutors challenging her to attend Senate proceedings on September 14. The prosecution intends to present subpoenaed bank and tax record

New Zealand retail and services sector trends

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: New Zealand services sector expands for third consecutive month

In early August 2026, New Zealand’s retail sector faced slowing wage growth. Data from Retail NZ indicated that the average retail wage rose to NZ$30.94 per hour, a 1% increase that marked a significant deceleration from

Philippine poverty reporting and measurement

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Philippines reports rising economic optimism and record low poverty

The Philippines has reported a significant decrease in poverty incidence, with individual poverty falling to 9.7 percent in 2025 from 18.1 percent in 2021. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto noted that poverty fell from 15.

Ghana macro stability, debt restructuring, inflation trends

32 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian cedi depreciates 1.06% amid rising oil prices

Following the completion of the sovereign bonded-debt restructuring in July 2026, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the cedi and maintaining low inflation. By July 2026, annual inflation

Davao Region economic growth and industrial development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Davao Region shows economic strength through low unemployment and industrial growth

The Davao Region has demonstrated sustained economic growth, outperforming the Philippines national average. In 2025, the region’s Gross Regional Domestic Product reached P1.14 trillion, marking its third consecutive yea

Global demand for Philippine ube production

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ube trends drive café growth in India and Philippine exports

Ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines (botanically known as Dioscorea alata), has seen a rise in international culinary popularity due to its unique flavor and vibrant violet color. The ingredient has become a soci

Philippine national debt and economic indicators

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Philippines merchandise exports hit 35-year high

The Philippines is navigating complex fiscal and external economic shifts. While the country reported a balance of payments surplus exceeding $3 billion in June 2026, this trend reversed in July with a $1.47 billion defi

Philippines economic slowdown and inflation trends

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Philippines inflation eases to 6.1 percent in August

The Philippine economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, marking its weakest quarterly expansion in 16 years, excluding the pandemic period. This slowdown was driven by a 14.8% contraction in construction and s

Marcos Jr. 2026 SONA: Policy Reforms and Public Backlash

11 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Philippines: Marcos addresses local funding and senior citizen benefits

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 29 July 2026, outlining a roadmap focused on economic transformation, food and energy security, and sovereignty. The administration

Economic and industrial development in Mindanao and Visayas

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Philippines targets Mindanao and Visayas for economic and industrial growth

The Philippines is implementing strategic frameworks to drive industrial and economic growth in Mindanao and the Visayas. Following the signing of Executive Order No. 122 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Mindanao is be

Philippines poverty reduction and economic policy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Philippines to boost middle-class support and protect 6.5M Filipinos lifted from poverty

The Philippines reported a record low poverty incidence of 9.7 percent in 2025, marking the first time the rate has reached single digits. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, this decline lifted approximate

Philippines UPLIFT cash aid program expands

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: DSWD-NIR prepares UPLIFT payouts for 67,000 beneficiaries

The Philippine government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) aims to cushion households from rising living costs. Announced on 16 July, the scheme promised up to PHP12,000 per househ