October trade gap widest in over two years
A view of the Manila International Container Terminal. — COURTESY OF ICTSIBy Karis Kasarinlan Paolo D. Mendoza, ResearcherTHE PHILIPPINES’ trade-in-goods deficit ballooned to nearly $6 billion in October, the biggest trade gap in over two years, as exports continued to
World Bank trims Philippine GDP growth outlook to 5.9%
People arrive at a bus station in Pasay City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE WORLD BANK has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year but still expects strong growth in the medium term.At the same time, the multilateral
Most Filipinos expect inflation to continue to rise — survey
People buy food items at a market in Quezon City, Nov. 22, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANMOST FILIPINOS see inflation rising over the next year and do not expect the pace of price increases to normalize anytime soon, according
A vital safety net for a lifetime
No matter how young or old one is, it is important to keep an individual equipped for the inevitable. Life insurance is a powerful financial tool that makes this possible for anyone as this helps them achieve financial security not
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Photo from rawpixel.com | FREEPIKLife is inherently unpredictable. Unexpected medical emergencies, sudden income loss, or unforeseen damages can quickly disrupt the stability people worked so hard to build.Take health emergencies, for instance. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), out-of-pocket