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PH trade deficit ‘alarming,’ says BOI official
BOI executive director Ma. Corazon Dichosa says trade deficit of the country for the past 5 years has averaged 76.54%
Imports, exports down in September 2019
An analyst says the pullback in September imports, despite the drop in exports, means that net trade will likely not weigh on overall growth momentum in the 3rd quarter of 2019
August 2019 trade figures point to Q3 GDP growth struggle
The Philippines' total trade declines by 7% in August 2019 due to weaker exports and continued decline in imports
Senators want Philippines to stop exporting sugar to U.S.
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri says Philippine sugar is better off sold to local companies than be exported to the United States
Philippine total trade declines by 1.3% in July 2019
Exports slightly improve by 3.5%, while imports drop by -4.2% in July 2019
[ANALYSIS] Dismal growth: Why is the PH economy losing its momentum?
Economic managers need to be more forthright about the state of the Philippine economy and not paint a picture of it that is rosier than the data suggest
Trade gap narrows in June 2019 as Philippines imports less steel
Total imports decrease by 10.4%, led by iron and steel. Meanwhile, 7 out of 10 major export commodities grow.
Trade deficit narrows in May 2019 as imports drop
Due to the decrease in 6 of the top 10 imported goods and a slight increase in exports, the Philippines' trade deficit slightly narrows in May 2019
Weak demand, U.S.-China trade war hamper Philippines' top export
Exports of electronics and electronic parts decline in March 2019 partly due to poor demand, which is seen to continue for the rest of the year
Philippine exports drop, imports rise in February 2019
(UPDATED) The Philippines' balance of trade in goods increased to a $2.79-billion deficit, from a $2.54-billion deficit year-on-year
Philippine exports, imports nosedive in December 2018
The Philippine Statistics Authority says both imports and exports shrank in December 2018. Overall, the country's trade gap is now at its widest in history.
Pernia worried about weak Philippine exports
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia says the government should support local businesses to make them globally competitive
Businessmen say inflation 'manageable,' but gov't must act now
Businessmen urge policy makers to revise certain policies, especially now that the causes of inflation are identified
[ANALYSIS] Weaker peso boosts exports? Not necessarily
Why are exports weakening despite a weaker peso? If we take the word of the economic managers, isn’t this puzzling?
Philippines' trade deficit widens by 47.6% in May 2018
The Philippine Statistics Authority says the country's imports further increased by 11.4%, while exports slumped by 3.8%
Peace talks with Reds to protect banana industry – exporters
Banana plantations in Mindanao have been a constant target of the New People’s Army the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines
PH can be a leading halal exporter in 2 years – MinDA chief
Philippine trade officials and businessmen eyeing the halal market participate at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Kuala Lumpur
PH asks Australia to open market for banana growers
Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III once an agriculture chief raises the Philippines two decade concern in his meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
PH exports fall by 7.5% in November 2016
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia expects a better year for exports in 2017 in anticipation of stronger trade ties with China and Russia
PH exports fall for 15th straight month in June
All the major commodity groups register declines for the month although exports of petroleum products do see a bump in volume
NEDA says new strategy needed as exports fall anew
As exports decline for the 14th straight month NEDA urges firms to focus on exporting to non traditional and fast growing markets like Switzerland and France
PH merchandise exports down 4.5% in February
Weak global demand continues to push down Philippine export growth but this is expected to persist only within the near term says NEDA
PH: China's reported move to destroy bananas won't hurt ties
The Philippines says it is still confirming reports that China destroyed 35 tons of exported bananas but adds that trade relations will not be affected
PH exports fall by 3.9% in January 2016
NEDA attributes the decline to weak global recovery and warns that it may continue
PH merchandise exports dip by 5.6% in 2015
The trade department says weak demand from China and Japan pulled down regional exports but there are signs of growing optimism as it predicts total Philippine exports to grow by 8 to 9 for 2016
PH exports dip by 3% in December 2015
The National Economic and Development Authority attributes the drop to lower sales in manufactures agro based and mineral products which tempered higher earnings from petroleum products
PH, Italy discuss trade boost via EU's zero-tariff scheme
The European Union scheme grants PH exporters zero tariff for at least 6 274 products
Philippines immune from China slowdown, HSBC says
HSBC says capital flight has hurt Malaysia and Indonesia amid lower commodity prices
Weak peso hits San Miguel's H1 2015 profit
The 125 year old conglomerate says it took a P1 1 billion hit from currency movements compared to the same period last year
What businessmen want to hear from Aquino's final SONA
Business leaders weigh in on what they consider the biggest success and failure of the Aquino administration with less than a year to go before a new leadership steps in
PH manufacturing slowdown continues in May
The country s manufacturing production in terms of volume contracts by 3 1 in May from 12 7 growth a year ago
PH exports post sharpest drop in nearly 4 years
The National Economic and Development Authority says the latest export figures signal a slowdown of the global economy which should prompt Philippine authorities to implement mitigating measures
Exports 2015 target retained despite slow PH growth
Philippine exporters say the next quarters will be better mainly because of seasonal global demand
PH exports to grow 6.8% in 2014 – UN ESCAP
The UN ESCAP’s 2014 exports and imports projections for the Philippines are some of the highest among selected Asia Pacific economies
Business groups to participate in energy reserve program
Senator Serge Osmeña says the President may no longer need emergency powers to solve the looming power crisis if the Interruptible Load Program becomes successful
Exports continue to grow by double digits in July
Nearly all of the country’s top commodities perform strongly during the month
PH exports jump 21% in June, highest in 6 months
The country was the ‘top performer’ among trade oriented economies in East Southeast Asia
PEZA’s Jan-July investments up 30.77%
A combination of approved export enterprises and IT companies boosted the period’s investments
Businessmen’s SONA 'wishes'
As President Aquino delivers his 5th SONA on July 28 businessmen say their top 3 wishes are improved competitiveness increased foreign direct investments and more jobs
PH exports up in May despite electronics decline
NEDA says stronger sales of minerals manufactures agro based and forest products buoyed exports in May
Exports barely grow in April
Exports rose just 0 8 a marked slowdown from the double digit rates recorded in the previous months
Exports sustain double-digit growth in March
NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan says the latest export figures show that the Philippines is riding the wave of a sustained expansion in global manufacturing activity
PEZA investments up 25% Jan-April
The investments are a combination of fresh investments and the expansion of existing operations mostly in the electronics and automotive industry
Feb export growth at 3-year high
The government says 7 out of 10 major commodity groups for the month performed strongly
Exports grow for 8th straight month in January
NEDA says the upward trajectory of the manufacturing sector buoyed exports growth
Manila truck ban may affect PH exports
PEZA says the repercussions of Manila s truck ban could negatively impact some 800 companies employing 200 000 workers in Calabarzon
Dec exports up nearly 16%, electronics sales surge
Electronics shipments rise the highest since October 2010
November exports post biggest growth in 3 months
Exports grow for the 6th straight month buoyed by shipments of electronic and agro based goods
Exports post double-digit growth in Oct
This is the fifth straight month that exports grew thanks to higher electronics shipments
Sept exports up 4.9% on higher electronics shipments
But growth is much slower than the previous month s 20 2 climb
