Rappler's latest stories on peso depreciation
7% economic growth 'very achievable' this year – BPI
The Ayala-led bank also predicts the peso will depreciate 3-4% every year until 2021 as the government's infrastructure buildup progresses
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Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Why a depreciating Philippine peso might be a good thing
Leloy Claudio talks about the often overlooked advantages of a depreciating Philippine peso
The PH economy under Duterte’s watch (Year 1)
Only time will tell the impact of such sweeping policies on growth inflation and unemployment But before they cause any irreversible damage to our economy their rationale and effectiveness should not escape scrutiny today
Tax reform may determine peso's long-term fate – expert
A risk consultant says tax reform is urgently needed to generate revenue for increased spending while the country waits for major infrastructure projects
Due to Trump? Filipinos in U.S. sending more money home
Anticipated protectionist policies in the US the peso depreciation and other factors cause the spike in remittances to the Philippines
How did the PH economy perform in 2016?
Too many game changing events happened in 2016
Diokno contradicts Duterte: No US manipulation of PH peso
It s a rational behavior of short term investors says Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno
Peso depreciation 'no cause for concern' – Diokno
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the Philippines is still on track to meet its economic growth targets
Gov't debt stands at P5.948 trillion in first half of 2016
Foreign exchange fluctuations and new domestic borrowings push up the debt stock in June but total debt has decreased slightly from the start of the year
Analysts unsure if peso, market losses related to elections
Could developments in the local political scene be the culprit? Some analysts note that external conditions have been affecting the peso and PSE too
National debt at P5.954 trillion, up 3.8% from 2014 levels
Despite the nominal increase debt in proportion to the country s GDP declined to 44 8 in 2015 from 45 4 in the previous year
PH debt hits P5.95 trillion in November
The government also estimates that each Filipino will owe P62 191 this year
JG Summit profit falls on weak airline, petrochem units
Cebu Pacific books forex losses while the petrochemical unit posts a net loss
