President Marcos’ visit to India came close on the heels of their first-ever military exercise in the South China Sea.

In my keynote address at this year’s BusinessWorld Economic Forum, I spoke of a Philippine economy standing at a decisive crossroads, shaped by formidable global and domestic forces yet brimming ...

The Philippine economy grew by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025. While this marks an improvement over the previous quarter, it also points to concerning trends that require close examination.

What’s certain is the gravity of economic challenges ahead, even in the wake of a better-than-expected first-quarter GDP surprise. While policymakers just weeks ago sounded a more confident tone on ...