At Metrobank’s series of economic briefings, Chief Economist Nicholas Mapa outlines the five themes you should know about the Philippines for the rest of the year and for 2026.
Fed set to decide on rates as the US government shutdown further blurs the economic outlook.
October 21, 2025Monetary authorities lowered interest rates to cushion against weak consumer and business sentiment
October 9, 2025Storm-fed supply pressure fueled a faster consumer price increase in September, but not by as much as expected
October 7, 2025Updated as of October 8, 2025: Slower growth, higher inflation, and a more dovish Fed are all part of last month’s economic outlook.
October 3, 2025The Philippines’ 12% VAT is the highest in the ASEAN region. Will a reduction to 10% do good to the economy?
October 2, 2025The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed, as exports grew modestly and imports shrank
September 30, 2025Sentiments from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signal a pause at its next monetary policy setting meeting
September 30, 2025Rice inflation will remain negative. Food and energy, however, will likely drive inflation this month
September 29, 2025The Fed reduced policy interest rates for the first time in 2025 to support a fragile jobs market.
September 18, 2025